Question 37
Gas LawsAn oxygen gas whose volume is 100cm3 at a pressure of 750mm Hg. Find the volume of the gas if the temperature is constant and the pressure is increased to 1000mmHg
- A.85cm3
- B.136.3cm3
- C.65cm3
- D.75cm3
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Answer: D (75cm3)
Explanation
Boyle's law: V2 = P1V1/P2 = 750 × 100/1000 = 75 cm3.