If you double the absolute pressure of a gas sample, what happens to the volume?

A) The volume decreased by 50%
B) The volume increased by 50%
C) The volume remained the same
D) The volume decreased by 25%


Answer: A
Explanation: A) Correct. Boyle learned that if he took a gas sample and doubled the absolute pressure, the volume decreased by 50%.
B) Incorrect. Boyle learned that if he took a gas sample and doubled the absolute pressure, the volume decreased by 50%.
C) Incorrect. Boyle learned that if he took a gas sample and doubled the absolute pressure, the volume decreased by 50%.
D) Incorrect. Boyle learned that if he took a gas sample and doubled the absolute pressure, the volume decreased by 50%.

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