General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Gases - 8.2 Pressure and Volume (Boyle's Law) - Questions and Problems - Page 297: 8.19

Answer

The volume of the anesthetic given to this patient is equal to 25 L

Work Step by Step

According to the Boyle's Law: $$P_1V_1 = P_2V_2 \longrightarrow \frac{P_1V_1}{P_2} = V_2$$ $$V_2 = \frac{(5.0 \space atm)(5.0 \space L)}{1.0 \space atm} = 25 \space L$$
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