Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 8 - Properties of Gases - Questions for Review and Thought - Review Questions - Page 370: 7

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Boyle's law states that pressure and volume are inversely proportional. This makes sense, for if the container is really large, the molecules will collide with a given area of the side less often. As a result, the force per unit area, which is the pressure, will be smaller.
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