Question

A 2.0 L container of nitrogen gas had a pressure of 3.2 atm. What volume would be necessary to decrease the pressure to 1.0 atm

Answer 1

Answer:

6.4 L

Explanation:

When all other variables are held constant, you can use Boyle's Law to find the missing volume:

P₁V₁ = P₂V₂

In this equation, "P₁" and "V₁" represent the initial pressure and volume. "P₂" and "V₂" represent the final pressure and volume. You can find the theoretical volume by plugging the given values into the equation and simplifying.

P₁ = 3.2 atm                      P₂ = 1.0 atm

V₁ = 2.0 L                          V₂ = ? L

P₁V₁ = P₂V₂                                                    <----- Boyle's Law

(3.2 atm)(2.0 L) = (1.0 atm)V₂                        <----- Insert values

6.4 = (1.0 atm)V₂                                           <----- Simplify left side

6.4 = V₂                                                        <----- Divide both sides by 1.0