A sample of gas at 1.3 atm of pressure is in a 2.0 L container. What will the pressure be if the sample is transferred to a 0.90 L container?

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According to Boyle's Law (P1V1 = P2V2), if the volume decreases, the pressure increases. P2 = (P1V1)/V2 = (1.3 atm * 2.0 L) / 0.90 L = 2.9 atm.

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