Question

The pressure on 150 mL of a gas is increased from 500 mm Hg to 700 mm Hg at constant temperature. What is the new volume of the gas?
A. 107 ml
B. 210 mL
C. 350 ml
D. 2333 mL

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A. 107 mL

Explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Initial volume (V₁) = 150 mL

Initial pressure (P₁) = 500 mmHg

Final pressure (P₂) = 700 mmHg

Temperature = constant

Final volume (V₂) =?

The final volume of the gas can be obtained by using the Boyle's law equation as shown below:

P₁V₁ = P₂V₂

500 × 150 = 700 × V₂

75000 = 700 × V₂

Divide both side by 700

V₂ = 75000 / 700

V₂ = 107 mL

Therefore, the final volume of the gas is 107 mL.