Here's how it works:
* Constant Volume: The volume of the gas remains unchanged.
* Direct Proportionality: As the temperature of the gas increases, the pressure also increases proportionally. This means that if you double the temperature (in Kelvin), you will double the pressure.
Mathematical Expression:
Gay-Lussac's Law can be expressed mathematically as:
P₁/T₁ = P₂/T₂
Where:
* P₁ is the initial pressure
* T₁ is the initial temperature (in Kelvin)
* P₂ is the final pressure
* T₂ is the final temperature (in Kelvin)
Important Note: Temperatures must always be expressed in Kelvin (K) when using this law.