A gas, initially at 1.00 atm and 5.00 L, is compressed to a pressure of 15.00 atm. What is the volume of the gas at this pressure?

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This problem can be solved using Boyle's Law, which states that the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional when the temperature and amount of gas stay constant. Mathematically, this can be written as P1V1 = P2V2. We can plug in the values given in the problem to solve for V2:

(1.00 atm)(5.00 L) = (15.00 atm)V2

V2 = 0.333 L = 333 mL

Therefore, the answer is B) 333 mL.

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