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3 August, 21:00

The gas in a cylinder has a volume of 5 liters at a pressure of 114 kPa. The pressure of the gas is increased to 215 kPa. Assuming the temperature remains constant, what would the new volume be? ___ L

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  1. 3 August, 21:02
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    P1V1=P2V2, this is a gas law.

    V1 = 5L

    P1 = 114kPa

    P2=215kPa.

    We do some algebra, and get P1V1/P2=V2

    (5*114) / 215=2.651L

    Which makes sense, you would expect the volume to have decreased, if you wanted the pressure to increase.
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