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If 0.05 L of gas at a pressure of 250 atm decreases the pressure to 50.0 atm, what will the new volume be?

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The new volume is 0.25 L


calculation

The new volume is calculated using the Boyles law formula

that is P1V1= P2V2 where,

P1 = 250 atm

V1 = 0.05 L

P2 = 50.0 atm

V2 = ? L


make V2 the subject of the formula by dividing both side by P2

V2= P1V1/ P2

V2 = [( 0.05 L x 250 atm) / 50.0 atm] = 0.25 L

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