Answer:
21.18 L
Step-by-step explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Initial pressure (P₁) = 1 atm
Initial volume (V₁) = 18 L
Final pressure (P₂) = 0.85 atm
Final Volume (V₂) =?
With the application of the Boyle's law equation, we can obtain the final volume (i.e the new volume) of the gas as follow:
P₁V₁ = P₂V₂
1 × 18 = 0.85 × V₂
18 = 0.85 × V₂
Divide both side by 0.85
V₂ = 18 / 0.85
V₂ = 21.18 L
Therefore, the new volume of the gas will be 21.18 L