Question

A sample of argon gas occupies 105 mL at 0.871 atm. If

the volume of the gas is increased to 352 mL at constant
temperature, what is the final pressure of the gas ?
Convert the final pressure of the gas to mmHg?

Answer 1

1. final pressure = 0.259atm

2. 196.84mmHg

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Boyle's law of equation

P1V1 = P2V2

Where;

P1 = initial pressure (atm)

P2 = final pressure (atm)

V1 = initial volume (mL)

V2 = final volume (mL)

According to the information given in this question:

V1 = 105mL

V2 = 352mL

P1 = 0.871atm

P2 = ?

Using P1V1 = P2V2

P2 = P1V1/V2

P2 = 0.871 × 105/352

P2 = 91.455/352

P2 = 0.2598

P2 = 0.259atm

To convert 0.259atm of the gas into mmHg, we multiply the value in atm by 760.

Hence, 0.259 × 760

= 196.84mmHg