A sample of the inert gas krypton has its pressure tripled while its temperature remained constant. If the original volume is 12 L, what is the final volume?
A)4.0 L
B)6.0 L
C)9 L
D)36 L
E)48 L

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According to Boyle's Law (P1V1 = P2V2), if the pressure of a gas is tripled (P2 = 3P1) while the temperature remains constant, the volume of the gas will decrease to a third of its original volume. Therefore, the final volume is 12 L / 3 = 4.0 L.

A Sample of the Inert Gas Krypton Has Its Pressure