Question

If 196L of air at 1.0 atm is compressed to 26000ml, what is the new pressure

Answer 1

Answer:

7.5 atm

Explanation:

Initial pressure P1 = 1.0 ATM

Initial volume V1= 196 L

Final pressure P2= the unknown

Final volume V2= 26000ml or 26 L

From Boyle's law we have;

P1V1= P2V2

P2= P1V1/V2

P2= 1.0 × 196/26

P2 = 7.5 atm

Therefore, as the air is compressed, the pressure increases to 7.5 atm.