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If the volume of a container of gas is reduced, what will happen to the pressure inside the container?A.The pressure depends on the type of gas.B.The pressure will not change.C.The pressure will increase.D.The pressure will decrease.

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If the volume of a container of gas is reduced, what will happen to the pressure inside the container?A.The pressure depends on the type of gas.B.The pressure will not change.C.The pressure will increase.D.The pressure will decrease.

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The answer is C. The pressure will increase. This is based on Boyle's Law, which states that the pressure and volume of a gas have an inverse relationship when the temperature is held constant. So, if the volume decreases, the pressure increases.

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