Question

A gas occupies a volume of 202 ml at a pressure of 505 torr. To what pressure must the gas be subject in order to change the volume to 65.0 ml

Answer 1

1569 torr

Step-by-step explanation:

Assuming ideal behaviour and constant temperature, we can solve this problem by using Boyle's law, which states:

• V₁P₁ = V₂P₂

Where in this case:

• V₁ = 202 mL

• P₁ = 505 torr

• V₂ = 65.0 mL

• P₂ = ?

We input the data given by the problem:

• 202 mL * 505 torr = 65.0 mL * P₂

And solve for P₂:

• P₂ = 1569 torr