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the gas in a cylinder has a volume of 4 liters at a pressure of 123 kPa. the pressure of the gas is increased to 204 kpa. assuming the temperature remains constant, what would the new volume be?

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According to boyle's law, pressure is inversely proportional to volume. Therefore (PV) initial = (PV) final. 123x4 = 204xV. V=123x4/204 = 2.41L.
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