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If i initially have 4.0 l of a gas at a pressure of 1.1 atm, what will the volume be if i increase the pressure of 3.4 atm?

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The volume of a gas that its pressure increase to 3.4 atm is calculated as follows

By use of boyles law that is P1V1=P2V2
V1=4.0 L
P1=1.1 atm
P2=3.4 atm
V2= P1V1/P2

(1.1 atm x 4.0 L)/3.4 atm= 1.29 L
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