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A cylinder contains nitrogen gas. A piston compresses the gas to half its initial volume. Afterward, a. Has the mass density of the gas changed? If so, by what factor? If not, why not? b. Has the number of moles of gas changed? If so, by what factor? If not, why not?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach Β· 5th Edition
Author: Randall D. Knight
Publisher: Pearson
Chapter: A Macroscopic Description of Matter