Question

Helium in a 100- ml container at a pressure of 500 torr is transferred to a container with a volume of 250 ml. What is the new pressure if no change in temperature occurs?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Assuming that the number of moles of helium remains constant and that the temperature does not change, we can use Boyle's Law to determine the new pressure:

P1V1 = P2V2

where P1 and V1 are the initial pressure and volume, and P2 and V2 are the final pressure and volume.

Plugging in the given values, we get:

(500 torr)(100 mL) = P2(250 mL)

Solving for P2, we get:

P2 = (500 torr)(100 mL) / (250 mL)

P2 = 200 torr

Therefore, the new pressure is 200 torr.