A gas is quickly compressed in an isolated environment. During the event, the gas exchanged no heat with its surroundings. This process is

A) isothermal.
B) isometric.
C) isobaric.
D) adiabatic.


D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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