A gas has an initial pressure of 1,080 torr and an initial volume of 586 mL. What is its new volume if pressure is changed to 1.30 atm? Assume temperature and amount of gas are held constant.

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Using Boyle's Law (P1V1 = P2V2), convert 1,080 torr to atm (1 atm = 760 torr), so P1 = 1.42 atm. Then, V2 = (P1V1)/P2 = (1.42 atm * 586 mL) / 1.30 atm = 641 mL.

A Gas Has an Initial Pressure of 1,080 Torr and an Initial