What effect does decreasing temperature have on the volume of a gas?

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volume goes down with decreasing temperature; as stated in the ideal gas law: Pv=nRT

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When temperature decreases, gas molecules will move slower. So the volume of a gas will decrease as well.

Ocolot answered Oct 30, 2020

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