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A-LevelChemistryStates of matter9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2017 · Q321 Mark

When a sample of a gas is compressed at constant temperature from 1500 kPa to 6000 kPa, its volume changes from 76.0 cm³ to 20.5 cm³. Which statements are possible explanations for this result? 1 The gas does not behave ideally. 2 The gas partially liquefies. 3 Some of the gas is lost from the container.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

D: 1 only is correct

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States of matter, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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