Question

A gas with volume of 3 L and a pressure of 1 atm is moved to a new environment where the gas’s volume decreases to 1.50 L. What is the new pressure on atm assuming temperature is held constant

Answer 1

2 atm

Step-by-step explanation:

Ideal gas law:

PV = nRT

where P is absolute pressure,

V is volume,

n is number of moles,

R is gas constant,

and T is absolute temperature.

If n, R, and T are held constant:

PV = PV

(1 atm) (3 L) = P (1.50 L)

P = 2 atm