A container of air is at atmospheric pressure and 27 degrees C.To double the pressure in the container,it should be heated to

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According to Charles's law, at a constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature. Therefore, if the pressure is doubled, the temperature (in Kelvin) should also double to maintain the same volume.

To convert Celsius to Kelvin, we add 273. So, if the initial temperature is 27 degrees Celsius, it is equal to 300 Kelvin. Doubling the pressure means the temperature should also double, so the final temperature should be 600 Kelvin.

To convert Kelvin back to Celsius, we subtract 273. Therefore, the final temperature in Celsius would be 327 degrees Celsius, which corresponds to answer choice C.

A Container of Air Is at Atmospheric Pressure and 27