Four containers, each with the same volume and at the same temperature, are shown in the following diagrams. Which container is at the highest pressure?

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According to the ideal gas law, pressure is directly proportional to the number of molecules in a given volume and at a constant temperature. Container D has the highest pressure because it has the most number of molecules of gas due to its higher density (molecules are packed more closely together).

Four Containers, Each with the Same Volume and at the Same