A balloon is filled with 3.00 L of helium at a pressure of 765 torr. What is the volume of the balloon at an altitude where the pressure in the balloon is 530 torr?

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The volume of the balloon at the new pressure can be found using Boyle's Law, which states that P1V1 = P2V2, where P1 and V1 are the initial pressure and volume, and P2 and V2 are the final pressure and volume. Rearranging for V2 gives V2 = (P1V1)/P2. Substituting the given values: V2 = (765 torr * 3.00 L) / 530 torr = 4.33 L.

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