Balloon A is placed into a container that has a higher pressure than atmospheric pressure.Which of the following statements about the relationship between pressure and volume is TRUE?
A) The pressure of the gas on the outside of the balloon forces gas inside, making balloon A bigger.
B) The pressure on the outside of the balloon will shrink the gas particles, decreasing the volume of the balloon.
C) The pressure on the outside of the balloon will slow down the gas particles, making the balloon smaller.
D) The pressure outside the balloon will compress the air in the balloon, making the balloon smaller.
E) External pressure does not affect the volume of the balloon.

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The pressure outside the balloon will compress the air in the balloon, making the balloon smaller, according to Boyle's Law, which states that the pressure of a gas increases as the volume decreases, provided the temperature is constant.

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