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At constant temperature, a sample of helium at 760. mmhg in a closed container was compressed from 5.00 l to 3.00 l, with no change in moles or temperature. what was the new pressure exerted by the helium
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At constant temperature, a sample of helium at 760. mmhg in a closed container was compressed from 5.00 l to 3.00 l, with no change in moles or temperature. what was the new pressure exerted by the helium on its container?

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(760mmHg=1atm)
P1V1=P2V2
(1*5)=(3*x)
x=5/3 atm
x=1266.6667mmHg
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