Which law states that at constant temperature, the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium MCAT item. Correct choice: A. Boyle's Law.
- A. Boyle's Law ✓
- B. Charles's Law
Why not B: “Charles's Law” is not Boyle's Law.
- C. Avogadro's Law
Why not C: “Avogadro's Law” is not Boyle's Law.
- D. Gay-Lussac's Law
Why not D: “Gay-Lussac's Law” is not Boyle's Law.
Correct answer
A. Boyle's Law
Explanation
Boyle's Law is the term that matches “Which law states that at constant temperature, the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional” (option A). Option B (Charles's Law) is a different value from Boyle's Law. Option C (Avogadro's Law) is a different value from Boyle's Law. Option D (Gay-Lussac's Law) is a different value from Boyle's Law. Keep Boyle's Law as the MCAT fact for this stem.
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Tags: Chemistry, American Exams, MCAT, Gas Laws
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