Question

Calculate the volume of a gas at a pressure of 150 kpa if its volume at 180 kpa is 1500 L

Answer 1

Answer: 1800 L

Explanation:

Given that,

Original pressure of gas (P1) = 180 kPa

Original volume of gas (V1) = 1500 L

New pressure of gas (P2) = 150 kPa

New volume of gas (V2) = ?

Since pressure and volume are given while temperature is held constant, apply the formula for Boyle's law

P1V1 = P1V2

180 kPa x 1500 L = 150 kPa x V2

270000 kPa•L = 150 kPa•V2

Divide both sides by 150 kPa

270000 kPa•L/150 kPa = 150 kPa•V2/150 kPa

1800L = V2

Thus, the new volume of the gas is 1800 liters.