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A gas at 80kPa occupies a volume of 5mL. WHat volume will the gas occupy at 70kPa?

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Answer:

Volume = 5.71mL

Step-by-step explanation:

Applying Boyle's law

P1V1= P2V2

P1= 80kPa, V1= 5mL,P2= 70kPa, V2=?

Substitute into above formula

80×5= 70×V2

V2= (80×5)/70 = 5.71mL

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