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What this question is testing
Objective: Science Reasoning
Prompt focus: A student measures how the volume of a gas changes with temperature at constant pressure. At 200 K the volume is 4.0 liters, at 300 K the volume is 6.0 liters, and at 400 K the volume is 8.0 liters. Based on…
Why the correct answer works
7.0 liters
The linear trend gives 7.0 liters at 350 K, midway between the 300 K and 400 K values.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
The data show volume increases by 2.0 liters for every 100 K increase, a direct linear relationship. At 350 K, halfway between 300 K at 6.0 liters and 400 K at 8.0 liters, the volume is 7.0 liters.
Simple analogy
Think of science reasoning like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.