Which of the following would cause an increase in the pressure inside a sealed container of gas? (2 points)

• an increase in the size of the container

• removal of half of the gas

• a leak in the container

• an increase in temperature

Verified Answer :

The last choice, an increase in temperature, should be correct. When gas molecules are heated up, they tend to move more, and therefore collide more with other particles/their container, creating more pressure.

Out of the following choices, an increase in temperature would cause an increase in the pressure inside a sealed container of gas. The correct answer is the very last choice given.