Question

The volume of a sample of oxygen has increases from 88 ml to 130 ml. if the initial pressure was 1200 mmHg, what is the final pressure?

Answer 1

To solve this problem, we can use Boyle's Law, which states that the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional when temperature is held constant. This can be expressed as:

P1V1 = P2V2

where P1 and V1 are the initial pressure and volume, and P2 and V2 are the final pressure and volume.

We can plug in the given values and solve for P2:

P1 = 1200 mmHg

V1 = 88 ml

V2 = 130 ml

P1V1 = P2V2

1200 mmHg * 88 ml = P2 * 130 ml

105600 mmHgml = 130P2 mlmmHg

105600 / 130 = P2

P2 = 811.08 mmHg

Therefore, the final pressure is approximately 811.08 mmHg.