Question

A sample of gas is stored at 15 atmosphere and has a volume of 5 liters.If the volume of the gas is reduced to 3 liters,what will the new pressure be?

Answer 1

The new pressure will be : 25 atm

Further explanation

Boyle's Law

At a constant temperature, the gas volume is inversely proportional to the pressure applied

`\rm p_1V_1=p_2.V_2\\\\(p_1)/(p_2)=(V_2)/(V_1)`

P₁=15 atm

V₁=5 L

V₂= 3 L

`\tt P_2=(P_1.V_1)/(V_2)\\\\P_1=(15~atm* 5~L)/(3~L)\\\\P_1=\boxed{\bold{25~atm}}`