Question

A ballon is filled with 35 L of air at 2.0 atm. If the pressure is increase to 3.5 atm, what is the new volume?

Answer 1

20 L

Step-by-step explanation:

Since temperature is constant, we can use Boyle’s Law.

p₁V₁ = p₂V₂ Divide each side by p₂

V₂ = V₁ × p₁/p₂

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Data:

p₁ = 2.0 atm; V₁ = 35 L

p₂ = 3.5 atm; V₂ = ?

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Calculations:

V₂ = 35 × 2.0/3.5

V₂ = 20 L