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A sample of ideal gas at room temperature occupies a volume of 21.0 L at a pressure of 712 torr. If the pressure changes to 3560 torr , with no change in
the temperature or moles of gas, what is the new volume, V?
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This Part A A sample of ideal gas at room temperature occupies a volume of 21.0 L-example-1

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Answer:

4.2 Liters (2 sig-figs)

Step-by-step explanation:

Apply Boyles Law ... P₁V₁ = P₂V₂

P₁ = 712 Torr P₂ = 3560 Torr

V₁ = 21.0L V₂ = ?

P₁V₁ = P₂V₂ => V₂ = P₁V₁/P₂ = (712Torr)(21.0L)/(3560Torr) = 4.2 Liters (2 sig-figs)

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