Question

A gas is enclosed in a cylinder fitted with a piston. The volume of the gas is 2.00 L at 0.524 atm. The piston is moved to increase the gas pressure to 5.15 atm. Which of the following is a reasonable value for the volume of the gas at the greater pressure?
A) 0.20 L
B) 0.40 L
C) 1.00 L
D) 16.0 L

Answer 1

Answer:0.20L

Explanation:

Data

P1 =0.524atm

V1=2L

P2=5.15atm

V2=?

Apply Boyle' law

P1V1 =P2V2

P2 =P1V1/P2

= 0.524x 2 /5.15

= 0.20 L