Question

1. A gas occupies 4.6 L at a pressure of 36 mmHg. What is the volume when the pressure is increased to 565
mmHg?
a. 3.4L b. 2.93 L c. 6.4 mmHg d. 3.4 mmHg

Answer 1

Answer:

Option b. 2.93 L

Explanation:

The following were obtained from the question;

V1 = 4.6L

P1 = 36mmHg

P2 = 56.5mmHg

V2 =?

Using Boyle's law equation, P1V1 = P2V2, we can find the final volume as follows ;

P1V1 = P2V2

36 x 4.6 = 56.5 x V2

Divide both side by 56.5

V2 = (36 x 4.6) /56.5

V2 = 2.93L