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a sample of gas at 1.0 atm pressure has a volume of 20.0 L. If the
pressure is raised to 2.5 atm, what is the new volume? The
temperature is held constant.

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Answer:

New volume = 8.00 Liters

Explanation:

Boyles Law => P₁V₁ = P₂V₂

P₁ = 1.0 Atm

V₁ = 20.0 L

P₂ = 2.5 Atm

V₂ = ?

P₁V₁ = P₂V₂ = V₂ = V₁(P₁/P₂) = 20.0L(1.0Atm/2.5Atm) = 8.00L