A sample of oxygen at room temperature occupies a volume of 500. L at 1.75 atm. What would be the volume of this gas at 2.50 atm at the same temperature?

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The volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure when temperature and amount of gas remain constant (Boyle's Law: P1V1 = P2V2). Solving for V2 gives V2 = (P1V1)/P2 = (1.75 atm * 500 L) / 2.50 atm = 350 L.

A Sample of Oxygen at Room Temperature Occupies a Volume