Question

If the volume of a container of gas is reduced, what will happen to the pressure inside the container?

Answer 1

B).The pressure will not change

Answer 2

Answer: a. The pressure will increase.

Explanation:

Boyle's Law: This law states that pressure is inversely proportional to the volume of the gas at constant temperature and number of moles.

$P\propto \frac{1}{V}$     (At constant temperature and number of moles)

${P_1V_1}={P_2V_2}$

where,

$P_1$ = initial pressure of gas

$P_2$ = final pressure of gas

$V_1$ = initial volume of gas

$V_2$ = final volume of gas

Thus as volume of the container will be reduced, the pressure would increase.