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When a balloon containing 635 mL of air is taken from sea level (at standard pressure) to a higher altitude, the balloon expands to 829 mL. What is the air pressure at this new altitude (in atm)?

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Answer:

0.766atm

Step-by-step explanation:

Boyles law

P1V1=P2V2

1×635=P2×829

P2=635/829

P2=0.766atm

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