Question

The volume of gas V held at a constant temperature in a closed container varies inversely with its pressure P.If the volume of gas is 400 cubic centimeters (cc) . When The pressure is 300 millimeters of mercury ( mm Hg) , find the volume when the pressure is 500 mm Hg .

When the pressure is 500 mm Hg, the volume is

Answer 1

240cc

Step-by-step explanation:

From the expression of the relationship between pressure and volume, we can state mathematical that for two successive volume V1 and V2 and Pressure P1 and P2 we have:

P1V1 = P2V2

V2 = P1V1 / P2

=400×300/500= 240cc