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3. A sample of carbon dioxide occupies a volume of 3.50 L at 1.20 atm. What pressure would the gas exert if the volume were decreased to 2.00 L?

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Answer:

2.1 atm

Step-by-step explanation:

The new pressure can be found by using the formula for Boyle's law which is


P_1V_1 = P_2V_2

Since we are finding the new pressure


P_2 = (P_1V_1)/(V_2) \\

From the question we have


P_2 = (3.5 *1.2 )/(2) = (4.2)/(2) \\

We have the final answer as

2.1 atm

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