Question

what happens to the gas when a gas is compressed and the molecules are pushed closer together?
it rises in temperature
it maintains its temperature
it drops in temperature

Explanation:

When a gas is compressed, work is done on the gas. According to the first - law of thermodynamics, this work increases the internal energy of the gas. An increase in internal energy leads to an increase in the average kinetic energy of the gas molecules, which is manifested as a rise in temperature.

Answer:

It rises in temperature