Question

The volume of a gas with a pressure of 1.2 atm increases from 1.0 L to 4.0 L. What is the final pressure of the gas, assuming constant temperature?

(a) 1.2 atm
(b) 0.30 atm
(c) 3.3 atm
(d) 4.8 atm
(e) 1.0 atm

Answer 1

(b) 0.30 atm

Explanation:

Given data

Initial pressure= 1.2atm

Initial volume= 1.0L

Final volume= 4.0L

Final pressure= ???

Let us apply the gas formula to find the Final pressure

P1V1= P2V2

Substitute

1.2*1= x*4

Divide both sides by 4

1.2/4= x

x= 0.3atm

Hence the final pressure is 0.3 atm