What happens to the average spacing between particles in an ideal gas when the…

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Properties of Substances and Mixtures · Properties of Substances and Mixtures

Problem

What happens to the average spacing between particles in an ideal gas when the external pressure on the gas is increased at constant temperature? Respond with “increases,” “decreases,” or “remains the same.”

Related theory

Gaseous State
States of Matter
Boyle's law
Ideal Gas Law

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