Question

A sample of neon gas at 1.20 atm compresses from 0.250 L to 0.125 L. If the temperature remains constant, what is the final pressure in atm?A. 0.600 atm B. 1.000 atm C. 1.20 atm D. 2.40 atm E. none of the above

Answer 1

D. 2.40 atm

Step-by-step explanation:

At constant temperature and number of moles, using Boyle's law

`{P_1}* {V_1}={P_2}* {V_2}`

Given ,

V₁ = 0.250 L

V₂ = 0.125 L

P₁ = 1.20 atm

P₂ = ? atm

Using above equation as:

`{P_1}* {V_1}={P_2}* {V_2}`

`{1.20\ atm}* {0.250\ L}={P_2}* {0.125\ L}`

`{P_2=\frac{{1.20}* {0.250}}{0.125}\ atm`

`{P_2}=2.40 atm`

Answer:- D. 2.40 atm