Question

A 25 L tank of oxygen under a pressure of.80 atm would require what pressure to

decrease the volume to 1.0 L?

Answer 1

20 atm

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the equation P1 x V1 = P2 x V2.

1) Rearrange the equation with algebra to solve for P2.

P2 = (P1 x V1)/ V2

2) Plug in to the equation where V1 = 25L, P1 = 0.80 atm, and, V2 = 1 L

P2 = (25L x 0.80 atm)/ 1L

3) Solve: P2 = 20 atm

The pressure required to reduce the oxygen's volume to 1 L would be 20 atm.