Question

What is the new volume of a sample of neon if 5.23 L of the gas, which was originally at 214 mmHg, is compressed until the pressure increases to 796 mmHg?

Answer 1

This problem can be solved using Boyle's law:p1v1=p2v2

so 5.23*214=796*v2 v2=(5.23*214)/796=1.4L