# Are inert gases less effected by changes in pressure?

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**Created:** [October 29, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-inert-gases-less-effected-by-changes-in-pressure/842677 "2019-10-29T23:01:47Z")\
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I just came across this statement and I had never heard this before. High temperatures and pressure changes have less effect on inert gases. Why is that?