Multiple Choice
According to the ideal gas law, pV = constant for a given temperature. As a result, an increase in volume corresponds to a decrease in pressure. This happens because the molecules
A) move more slowly on the average.
B) collide with each other more frequently.
C) strike the container wall less often.
D) transfer less energy to the walls of the container each time they strike it.
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