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A manometer measures 450 torr of pressure in a container with 0.500-L sample of carbon dioxide, CO2. The gas is compressed to a volume of 0.100 L. What is the new pressure reading in the manometer?
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A manometer measures 450 torr of pressure in a container with 0.500-L sample of carbon dioxide, CO2. The gas is compressed to a volume of 0.100 L. What is the new pressure reading in the manometer?

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Apply boyles law

  • P1V1=P2V2
  • 450(0.5)=0.1P_2
  • 225=0.1P_2
  • P_2=2250Torr
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