The gas with an initial volume of 24.0 L at a pressure of 565 torr is compressed until the volume is 16.0 L.What is the final pressure of the gas,assuming the temperature does not change?
A)377 torr
B)760 torr
C)848 torr
D)500.torr
E)465 torr

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Boyle's Law, pressure and volume are inversely proportional at a constant temperature. This means that as the volume decreases from 24.0 L to 16.0 L, the pressure will increase proportionally. Using the formula P1V1=P2V2, we can solve for the final pressure, P2.

P1V1 = P2V2
(565 torr)(24.0 L) = P2(16.0 L)
P2 = (565 torr)(24.0 L)/(16.0 L)
P2 = 848 torr

Therefore, the final pressure of the gas is 848 torr.

The Gas with an Initial Volume of 24