2.50 L of a gas at standard temperature and pressure is compressed to 575 mL. What is the new pressure of the gas

4.35 atm

Explanation:

According to the information given;

We are required to determine the new pressure of the gas, P₂ ;

To answer the question, we are going to use the Boyle's law, that relates pressure and volume at constant temperature.

According to Boyle's law;

P₁V₁ = P₂V₂

Therefore, to determine the new pressure, P₂, we rearrange the formula;

New pressure, P₂ = P₁V₁ ÷ V₂

Thus;

P₂ = ( 1 atm × 2.50 L) ÷ 0.575 L

    = 4.3478 atm

     = 4.35 atm

Therefore, the new pressure of the gas is 4.35 atm

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