Question 5
Gas Laws300 cm3 of a gas has a pressure of 800 mm Hg. If the pressure is reduced to 650 mm Hg, find its volume.
- A.243.75 cm3
- B.369.23 cm3
- C.738.46 cm3
- D.1733.36 cm3.
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Answer: B (369.23 cm3)
Explanation
Boyle's law: V2 = P1V1/P2 = 800 × 300/650 = 369.23 cm3.