A 0.500-l sample of gas is at a pressure of 625 mm hg. what must the pressure be (in atm), at constant temperature, if the volum

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geniusboy [140]

3 years ago

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A 0.500-l sample of gas is at a pressure of 625 mm hg. what must the pressure be (in atm), at constant temperature, if the volum

e is changed to 925 ml?

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Gemiola [76] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-26T16:56:32+03:00

Gemiola [76]3 years ago

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Since temperature is held constant; Boyle's law can be expressed as: P 1 * V 1 = P 2 * V 2
Where P1 = 625 and V1 = 0.5 L
V2 = 925 * 10^(-3) = 0.925 L and P2 = ?
So P2 = (P1 * V1)/P2
P2 = (625 * 0.5)/0.925
P2 = 337.83 my hg