Why does the pressure inside a container of gas increase if more gas is added into the container?

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Precious Adkins

27 October, 11:14

Why does the pressure inside a container of gas increase if more gas is added into the container?

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Chase Norton · Answer 1

Because pressure (P) is directly proportional to n # of moles. So in a limited space (volume), as more gas is placed inside the closed container, the higher the pressure of the gas that the particles exert on each other and the container.