JAMB Chemistry 1991 Question 6

Question 6

Gas Laws

A given quantity of a gas occupies a volume of 228 cm3 at a pressure of 750 mm Hg. What will be its volume at atmospheric pressure?

  1. A.220 cm3
  2. B.225 cm3
  3. C.230 cm3
  4. D.235 cm3
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Answer: B (225 cm3)

Explanation

Boyle's law: P1V1 = P2V2, so V2 = 750 × 228 ÷ 760 = 225 cm3.