Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.

Published by Cengage Learning

ISBN 10: 1285199049

ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 8 - Properties of Gases - Conceptual Exercise 8.4 - The Kinetic-Molecular Theory - Page 330: a

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When the gas molecules are added, we are increasing number of moles. When there are more particles in same space they will strike more frequently with the walls of container hence exerting more pressure. Hence, pressure of the gas increases.

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