Question

In an airplane, a gas sample occurs at a volume of 1.5 L at 760.0 torr. Suppose, while flying, the airplane loses pressure and the volume of the gas increases to 11.40 L. What is the pressure in the airplane if the temperature is constant

Answer 1

Answer:

100 torr

Explanation:

First find the formula you need to use, this will be...

P2 = V1 x P1 / V2

Next, fill in the numbers, this will be...

P2 = ? (we are trying to find this)

P1 = 760 torr

V1 = 1.5 L

V2 = 11.4 L

Next, turn into new formula (just rearrange)

P2 = 1.5 L x 760 torr / 11.4 L

Next, do the math. This should get you...

100 torr as your answer

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