Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.2 - Pressure and Volume (Boyle's Law) - Questions and Problems - Page 263: 8.17d

Answer

475 L

Work Step by Step

Let $P_{1}$ = 760 mmHg = 760 torr, $V_{1}$ = 50L, $P_{2}$ = 80 torr & $V_{2}$ = ? Using gas Law Equation $P_{1}V_{1}=P_{2}V_{2}$, we have: 760 torr x 50L = 80 torr x $V_{2}$ $V_{2}$ =760 torr / 80 torr x 50L = 475 L
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