Question

The pressure of a sample of argon gas was increased from 3.89 atm to 8.73 atm at constant temperature. If the final volume of the argon sample was 18.4 L, what was the initial volume of the argon sample? Assume ideal behavior.

Answer 1

41.29 L

Step-by-step explanation:

The initial volume can be found by using the formula for Boyle's law which is

`P_1V_1 = P_2V_2`

Since we are finding the initial volume

`V_1 = (P_2V_2)/(P_1) \\`

From the question we have

`V_1 = (8.73 * 18.4)/(3.89) = (160.632)/(3.89) \\ = 41.293573...`

We have the final answer as

41.29 L

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