If a deep-sea diver ascends to the surface (1 atm) from a pressure of 5 atm, the volume of the dissolved gas bubbles in the diver's blood will increase by a factor of ____ during the ascent.

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According to Boyle's Law, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to the pressure exerted on it, provided the temperature remains constant. Therefore, if the pressure decreases from 5 atm to 1 atm (a 5-fold decrease), the volume of the gas will increase by a factor of 5.

If a Deep-Sea Diver Ascends to the Surface (1 Atm)