A gas occupies 100.0mL at a pressure of 780 mm hg. What is the volume of the gas when its pressure is increased to 880 mm hg

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Paul Mcpherson

Chemistry

13 February, 07:26

A gas occupies 100.0mL at a pressure of 780 mm hg. What is the volume of the gas when its pressure is increased to 880 mm hg

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Dereon · Answer 1

We can apply apply Boyle's law here, which state that for a fixed temperature and amount of gas, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to the pressure. Thus,

PV = constant

780 x 100 = 880 x V

V = 88.6 ml