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The particulate nature of matter · Question 3

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A fixed mass of ideal gas is at 27 °C. It is heated at constant volume until its pressure has doubled. What is the new temperature?

  1. A

    54 °C

  2. B

    327 °C

  3. C

    600 °C

  4. D

    873 °C

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Answer overviewCorrect answer: B — 327 °C
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Predict from the governing principle before looking for a matching option. Then reject alternatives by checking direction, units, limiting behaviour or the physical meaning of each statement.

  1. 1

    The correct choice is B: 327 °C

  2. 2

    A doubles the Celsius temperature, which is the error the question is set to catch. The gas laws work in kelvin: 300 K doubles to 600 K, which is 327 °C.

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