If I initially have a 4.0L of gas at a pressure of 1.1 atm. what will be the volume be of I increase the pressure to 3.4?

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Zechariah

Chemistry

2 May, 12:32

If I initially have a 4.0L of gas at a pressure of 1.1 atm. what will be the volume be of I increase the pressure to 3.4?

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Mila James · Answer 1

Boyles's law:

P₁V₁=P₂V₂

Therefore:

P₁=4 l

V₁=1.1 atm

P₂=3.4 atm

V₂=?

4 l * 1.1 atm=3.4 atm*V₂

V₂ = (4 l*1.1 atm) / (3.4 atm) = 1.176 l≈1.18 litres

therefore:

V=1.18 litres