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QUIZ: GAS LAWS (Boyle’s and Charles Law) - SET A

Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

1. Kinetic molecular theory provides explanation on how particles behave. Which of the following is an
assumption of the Kinetic Molecular Theory?
a. Gas particles have strong attractive forces between them.
b. Gas particles are constantly in random motion.
c. Gas particles occupy most of the volume of the container.
d. Gas particles are arranged in a regular geometric pattern.

2. The average kinetic energy of gas particles is referred to as:

a. Pressure b. Temperature c. Volume D. Mass

3. Based on the Kinetic Molecular Theory, how would the behavior of gas particles change if the temperature is
increased?
a. They will move slower and collide less frequently.
b. They will remain stationary and lose all their energy.
c. They will move faster and collide more frequently with higher energy.
d. They will arrange themselves in a more ordered structure.

4. You open a bottle of perfume in one corner of a room. Soon, the entire room smells like perfume. The
Kinetic Molecular Theory explains this by:
a. Perfume molecules are attracted to air molecules and form a bond.
b. Perfume molecules expand to fill the entire room due to their high temperature.
c. Perfume molecules constantly move and collide, spreading the scent throughout the room.
d. Perfume molecules react with air molecules, creating a new gas with a strong odor.

5. Boyle’s law states that there is a relationship between the volume and the pressure at a contant
temperature of a gas. In this case, How is Boyle's Law mathematically represented?
a. P1V1 = P2V2
b. P1V2 = P2V1
c. P = V
d. PV=K

6. Boyle's Law was proposed by a physicist names Robert Boyle. This law describes the relationship
between:
a. ressure and temperature of a gas at constant volume.
b. Volume and temperature of a gas at constant pressure.
c. Pressure and volume of a gas at constant temperature.
d. Pressure, volume, and temperature of an ideal gas.
7. You plot a graph of pressure (P) vs. volume (V) for a gas sample at constant temperature. The
graph shows a:
a. Straight line with a positive slope.
b. Straight line with a negative slope.
c. Hyperbola
d. Circle.

8. A bicycle pump is used to inflate a tire. As you push down on the pump handle, the volume of air in
the tire decreases. According to Boyle's Law, what happens to the pressure inside the tire?
a. It remains constant.
b. It decreases slightly.
c. It increases significantly
d. It becomes unpredictable.

9. You collect pressure-volume data for a gas at constant temperature and plot it on a graph. The
graph deviates slightly from a perfect hyperbola at high pressures. What could explain this deviation
from Boyle's Law?
a. The gas is not perfectly ideal.
b. The temperature is not truly constant.
c. The pressure gauge is malfunctioning.
d. All of the above

10. Boyle's Law describes the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas at constant
temperature. Which of the following observations is consistent with Boyle's Law?
a. A weather balloon expands as it rises to higher altitudes where the pressure is lower.
b. A syringe plunger is pushed down, decreasing the air volume inside and increasing the
pressure.
c. A pressure cooker traps steam, raising the pressure and temperature inside.
d. A hot air balloon uses a burner to heat the air, causing it to expand and lift the balloon.

11. According to Boyle's Law, the product of pressure and volume for a fixed amount of gas at
constant temperature remains constant. What does this imply about the relationship between
pressure and volume?
a. They are always directly proportional.
b. They are not related to each other.
c. They are inversely proportional.
d. The relationship depends on the type of gas.

12. A scuba diver descends deeper in the ocean. Boyle's Law can explain why the diver feels a
pressure increase in their ears. As the diver descends:
a. The air temperature in the lungs increases, causing expansion.
b. The water pressure remains constant throughout the dive.
c. The air in the lungs gets compressed due to the increasing water pressure.
 d. The diver exhales more air to compensate for the pressure change.

13. Imagine you have a sealed bag of chips. When you take the bag on a plane ride to a higher
altitude, the bag may appear inflated. Boyle's Law helps explain this observation. What happens to
the air pressure inside the bag as the airplane ascends?
a. The pressure increases due to the colder air at high altitude.
b. The pressure remains constant because the bag is sealed.
c. The pressure decreases as the surrounding air pressure drops.
d. The pressure fluctuates due to turbulence during the flight.

14. A gas sample initially occupies 2 liters at a pressure of 3 atm. If the volume is increased to 4 liters
at constant temperature, what is the final pressure (P₂)?
a. 1.5 atm b. 4 atm c. 6 atm d. Information are insufficient

15. A bicycle pump is used to inflate a tire. Initially, the air in the tire is at a pressure of 1 atm and
occupies 10 liters. After pumping, the pressure increases to 2 atm. What is the volume (V ₂) of the air
in the tire after pumping (assuming constant temperature)?
a. 12 liters b. 5 liters c. 15 liters d. 8 liters

16. A gas container with a fixed volume of 6 liters contains a gas at a pressure of 4 atm. To what
pressure (P₂) would the gas need to be compressed to double its initial pressure (assuming constant
temperature)?
a. 1 atm b. 4 atm c. 8 atm d. 3 atm

17. party balloon is filled with helium gas at a pressure of 1.2 atm and a volume of 5 liters. The
balloon is designed to expand to a maximum volume of 10 liters before bursting. What is the
maximum safe pressure (P₂) the helium gas can reach inside the balloon (assuming constant
temperature)?
a. 2.4 atm b. 0.6 atm c. 3.6 atm d. 1.8 atm

18. Consider a 3.5 L sample of Carbon dioxide gas at a pressure of 45 torr. If the pressure is changed
to 100 torr at a constant temperature, what will be the new volume of the gas?
a. 1.2 Liters b. 1.58 Liters c. 2.0 Liters d. 2.5 Liters

19. Which gas law describes the relationship between the volume and temperature of a gas at
constant pressure?
a. Boyle's Law b. Gay-Lussac's Law c. Charles' Law d. The Ideal Gas Law
20. Charles’ Law states that the relationship between the volume and the temperature of a gas is
directly proportional. Among the graphs which shows the relationship correctly.

a. b. c. d.

21. A weather balloon is filled with helium gas and released. As the balloon ascends to higher
altitudes, the temperature decreases. According to Charles' Law, what happens to the volume of the
helium gas in the balloon?
a. The volume remains constant.
b. The volume becomes unpredictable.
c. The volume decreases.
d. The volume information is insufficient.

22. A hot air balloon uses a burner to heat the air inside the balloon. Charles' Law helps explain how
the balloon rises. As the air is heated:
a. The pressure inside the balloon increases significantly, causing lift.
b. The density of the air decreases relative to the surrounding air.
c. The volume of the heated air increases, making the balloon more buoyant.
d. The chemical properties of the air change, allowing it to lift the balloon.

23. A party balloon filled with helium gas is left outside on a cold winter night. In the morning, the
balloon appears deflated. Charles' Law can explain this observation. What happens to the volume of
the helium gas in the balloon as the temperature drops?
a. The volume remains constant due to the helium's low density.
b. The volume increases slightly due to the balloon's elasticity.
c. The volume fluctuates unpredictably depending on wind conditions.
d. The volume decreases as the gas particles contract with cooler temperatures.

24. You inflate a bicycle tire on a warm summer day. Later, on a cold winter day, the tire pressure
feels lower. While Charles' Law explains the decrease in volume of air in the tire, other factors might
also be at play. What else could contribute to the lower pressure reading besides a volume change?
a. The chemical composition of the air in the tire changes.
b. The weight of the bicycle compresses the tire slightly.
c. The elasticity of the tire material decreases at lower temperatures.
d. All of the above
25. You leave a can of deodorant in a hot car on a sunny day. Later, when you pick up the can, it
feels warm to the touch. Charles' Law can help explain why the can might feel dangerous to handle.
As the temperature inside the car increases:
a. The pressure of the propellant gas in the can remains constant
b. The volume of the propellant gas decreases, making the can safer.
c. The chemical composition of the deodorant changes, making it harmful.
d. The pressure of the propellant gas increases significantly, which could cause the can to burst.

26. A small balloon filled with helium gas is inflated to a volume of 1 liter at room temperature (20°C).
It is then placed in a container filled with liquid nitrogen (-196°C) for a science demonstration.
Assuming constant pressure inside the balloon, what happens to the volume (V₂) of the helium gas
after it cools down?
a. V₂ = 1 L b. V₂ < 1 L c. V ₂ > 1 L d. Information are insufficient

27. A car tire is inflated to a volume of 10 liters at a pressure of 2 atm on a warm day (25°C). Later,
on a cold day (5°C), the pressure in the tire remains constant (2 atm) but the volume is measured to
be 8 liters. What happened to the temperature (T₂) of the air inside the tire?
a. 10°C b. 12.5°C c. 5°C d. Information are insufficient

28. A party balloon filled with helium gas has an initial volume of 2 liters at room temperature (20°C).
It is inflated to a final volume of 4 liters while maintaining constant pressure. What is the final
temperature (T₂) of the helium gas in the balloon?
a. 40°C b. 20°C c. 10°C d. Information are insufficient

29. A sealed pot with 5 liters of air trapped inside is placed in a boiling pot of water (100°C).
Assuming constant pressure inside the pot and ideal gas behavior, what happens to the volume (V ₂)
of the air after it reaches thermal equilibrium with the boiling water?
a. V₂ = 5 L b. V₂ < 5 L c. V ₂ > 5 L d. Information are insufficient

30. You inflate a soccer ball to a comfortable pressure (around 1 atm) on a cool morning (15°C)
before a game. Later in the afternoon, the temperature rises significantly (35°C). The soccer ball
material is slightly elastic, allowing for some volume change. Considering these factors, how will the
pressure (P₂) inside the soccer ball likely change compared to the initial pressure (P₁)?
a. The pressure (P₂) will decrease significantly due to the cooler morning temperature.
b. The pressure (P₂) will remain the same (P₁ = P₂) despite the temperature change.
c. The pressure (P₂) will increase significantly due to the expansion of the gas at higher
temperature.
d. The pressure (P₂) will likely increase slightly due to the combined effects of temperature and
ball material expansion.

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