The number of molecules in a container is doubled and the Kelvin temperature doubled. The volume remains unchanged. The new pressure will be how many times greater than the original pressure?
A) 4
B) 1
C) 10
D) 8

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According to the ideal gas law (PV = nRT), if the number of molecules (n) and the temperature (T) are both doubled while the volume (V) remains constant, the pressure (P) will increase by a factor of 4.

The Number of Molecules in a Container Is Doubled and the Kelvin