Why does changing the volume of a container change the pressure of the gas in it?

A: Changing the volume reduces the number of molecules so they hit the walls of the container less often.

B: Changing the volume reduces the force with which the molecules hit the walls of the container.

C: Changing the volume increases the speed of the molecules so they hit the walls of the container more often.

D: Changing the volume increases the area that the molecules collide with so the force is spread over a larger area.

I think it's D but not sure

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Justin Wiggins

7 January, 06:04

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Johnathon Rollins · Answer 1

Johnathon Rollins 7 January, 08:41

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D is correct

Do you understand why?

Sofia Moran · Answer 2

D

Changing the volume increases the area that the molecules collide with so the force is spread over a larger area.