A sample of gas initially has a volume of 859 mL at 565 K and 2.20 bar. What pressure will the sample have if the volume changes to 268 mL while the temperature is increased to 815 K?
A) 10.2 bar
B) 9.83 bar
C) 15.3 bar
D) 6.53 bar
E) 1.05 bar

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Using the combined gas law: (P1 * V1) / T1 = (P2 * V2) / T2, where P1 = 2.20 bar, V1 = 859 mL, T1 = 565 K, V2 = 268 mL, and T2 = 815 K. Solving for P2 gives approximately 10.2 bar.

A Sample of Gas Initially Has a Volume of 859