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If a certain gas occupies a volume of 19 L when the applied pressure is 9.5 atm, find the pressure when the gas occupies a volume of 4.8 L

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Answer: 37.6 atm

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Initial volume of gas (V1) = 19L

Initial pressure of gas (P1) = 9.5 atm

Final volume of gas (V2) = 4.8L

Final pressure of gas (P2) = ?

Since pressure and volume are given while temperature remains the same, apply the formula for Boyle's law

P1V1 = P2V2

9.5 atm x 19L = P2 x 4.8L

180.5 atm•L = 4.8L•P2

Divide both sides by 4.8L

180.5 atm•L/4.8L = 4.8L•P2/4.8L

37.6 atm = P2

Thus, the final pressure is 37.6 atmospheres.

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