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The pressure exerted on a 240 ml sample of hydrogen gas at constant temperature is increased from 325 mmhg to 550 mm hg, what will be the final volume of the sample

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The final volume of the sample is calculate using boyles law formula
that is P1V1=P2V2
V1 = 240 ml
P1= 325 nmmhg
P2=550 mmhg
V2=?
from the formula above V2 = P1V1/P2
= 240ml x325mmhg /550 mmhg = 141.8 ml
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