Question

A gas at constant temperature is enclosed in a container with a movable piston. It occupies a space of 10L at a pressure of 500 torr. If the pressure is increased to 1200 torr, what is the new volume?

Answer 1

4.17L

Step-by-step explanation:

V1 = 10L

V2 =?

P1 = 500torr

P2 = 1200torr

Boyle's law states that at constant temperature, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure.

P1V1 = P2V2

V2 = ( P1 * V1 ) / P2

V2 = 4.17L

The new volume of the gas is 4.17L