20.0 L of a monatomic ideal gas at a pressure of 100 kPa expand adiabatically until the volume doubles. What is the pressure in the gas at that point?

A) 31.5 kPa
B) 50.0 kPa
C) 200 kPa
D) 317 kPa
E) 400 kPa


A

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