Advanced Science Primary 4 Matter

An empty 2-litre plastic bottle is sealed. If 500 cm³ of air is removed from the bottle using a pump, what happens to the mass and volume of the air remaining in the bottle?

A Mass remains the same, Volume decreases
B Mass remains the same, Volume remains the same
C Mass decreases, Volume remains the same
D Mass decreases, Volume decreases
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Step 1: Removing air removes matter, so the mass of air in the bottle decreases. Step [2-9]: Air is a gas and will always expand to fill the 2-litre container. Step [2-9]: The volume of the remaining air is still 2 litres.

Correct answer: Mass decreases, Volume remains the same

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