Question

a gas has a pressure of 1.5 atm, and occupies a volume of 16 L. what will be the new pressure if the volume decreases to 10 L

Answer 1

2.4 atm

Step-by-step explanation:

The ideal gas law will be applied here. We expect the gas to have a higher pressure because the volume has been reduced for the same amount of gas at a constant temperature (assumption).

P₁V₁ = P₂V₂

1.5 * 16 = P₂ * 10

P₂ = (1.5 * 16) /10

P₂ = 2.4 atm