The pressure exerted by a gas on its container is directly proportional to ________.
A)the volume of the container
B)the mass of the individual gas molecules
C)the Celsius temperature of the gas
D)the number of molecules of gas in the sample
E)the Fahrenheit temperature of the gas

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According to the ideal gas law, pressure is directly proportional to the number of molecules (or moles) of gas in the sample, assuming volume and temperature are constant.

The Pressure Exerted by a Gas on Its Container Is