Consider a closed, sealed can of air placed on a hot stove. The contained air undergoes an increase in

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The contained air undergoes an increase in both pressure and temperature. Heating the can causes the air molecules inside to move more rapidly, increasing the temperature. This increased molecular motion also leads to an increase in collisions with the can's walls, raising the pressure. The mass of the air does not change because the can is sealed and no air can enter or escape.

Consider a Closed, Sealed Can of Air Placed on a Hot