Question

A sample of gas at is held in a 3.40 L container at a pressure of 1.85 atm. If the container is compressed to a volume of 2.36 L, what will be the resulting pressure?

A) 1.28 atm
B) 2.67 atm
C) 4.33 atm
D) 14.8 atm

Answer 1

The resulting pressure will be 2.67 atm.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem, we can use Boyle's law, which states that at constant temperature, the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional.

Boyle's law equation is given as:

P1V1 = P2V2

Using the given values:

P1 = 1.85 atm, V1 = 3.40 L and V2 = 2.36 L

Plug in the values into the equation:

1.85 x 3.40 = P2 x 2.36

Solving for P2:

P2 = (1.85 x 3.40) / 2.36 = 2.67 atm

Therefore, the resulting pressure will be 2.67 atm.