If a mass of oxygen gas occupies a volume of 8 L at standard temperature and pressure,what is the change in the volume if the temperature is reduced by one half and the pressure is doubled?
A)It increases to 12 L.
B)It decreases to 6 L.
C)It increases to 24 L.
D)It decreases to 2 L.
E)It does not change.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the combined gas law (P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2), if the temperature is halved and the pressure is doubled, the volume will decrease to one-fourth of the original volume. Therefore, the volume changes from 8 L to 2 L.

If a Mass of Oxygen Gas Occupies a Volume of 8