Question

The pressure exerted on a 2.5L sample of hydrogen gas at a constant temperature is increased from 0.428 atm to 0.724. What will the final Volume be

Answer 1

To solve this problem, use Boyle's Law, which states that the relationship between pressure and volume are inversely proportional.

Boyle's Law: P1 * V1 = P2 * V2

We are given the starting volume, and both pressures, so we can plug those numbers in.

(.428) * (2.5) = (.724) * (V2)

To solve for V2 first simplify:

1.07 = (.724) * V2

Then divide both sides by .724 to leave V2 behind

V2 = 1.478 (Rounded to 3 decimal places)

So the final volume is 1.478L