Answer: 218.75 kPa
Explanation:
Carbon dioxide is a gas with chemical formula CO2.
Original volume of CO2 (V1) = 3.50 L
Original pressure of CO2 (P1) = 125 kPa
New pressure of CO2 (P1) = ?
New Volume of CO2 (V2) = 2.0 L
Since pressure and volume are given while temperature is constant, apply the formula for Boyle's law
P1V1 = P2V2
3.50L X 125 kPa = P1 x 2.0L
437.5 L•kPa = 2.0L•P1
Divide both sides by 2.0L
437.5 L•kPa/2.0L = 2.0L•P1/2.0L
218.75 kPa = P1
Thus, the new pressure of carbon dioxide would be 218.75 kPa
