Question

Which of the following would cause an increase in the pressure inside a sealed container of gas? (2 points)

• an increase in the size of the container
• removal of half of the gas
• a leak in the container
• an increase in temperature

Answer 1

The last choice, an increase in temperature, should be correct. When gas molecules are heated up, they tend to move more, and therefore collide more with other particles/their container, creating more pressure.

Answer 2

Out of the following choices, an increase in temperature would cause an increase in the pressure inside a sealed container of gas. The correct answer is the very last choice given.