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What will the pressure of a gas be if I start at 1atm and change the volume from 1 L to 5L?

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Answer:

The final pressure of the gas is 0.2 atm

Step-by-step explanation:

The initial pressure, P₁ = 1 atm

The initial volume, V₁ = 1 L

The final volume, V₂ = 5 L

The final pressure, P₂ = ?

Using the Boyle's law equation

P₁ V₁ = P₂ V₂

Substitute P₁ = 1 atm, V₁ = 1 L, and V₂ = 5 L into the equation above

1 x 1 = P₂ x 5

1 = 5P₂

Divide both sides by 5

1/5 = P₂

0.2 = P₂

P₂ = 0.2 atm

The final pressure of the gas is 0.2 atm

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