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How do we approach this question? Can we conclude from PV=nRT that P=n?

How do we approach this question? Can we conclude from PV=nRT that P=n?-example-1
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In this question, we have some gases in a container, and we can use Boyle's gas Law to solve this question, since what we have can be solved with only dealing with pressure and volume, the formula is:

P1V1 = P2V2

We have:

P1 = 1.0 atm

V1 = will be the sum of all the volumes, this is the initial volume of the gases, therefore it will be 4 + 6 + 10 = 20 L

P2 = ?

V2 = 8.0 L

Now we add these values into the formula:

1 * 20 = 8 * P2

P2 = 2.5 atm

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