A sample of gas has an initial volume of 22.6 L at a pressure of 1.67 atm. If the sample is compressed to a volume of 10.0 L : , what will its pressure be? (Assume constant temperature.)

3.74 atmospheres

Explanation:

If the temperature is constant, then the formula is

V*P = V1 * P1

V = 22.6 L

P = 1.67 atm

V1 = 10.0 L

P1 = ??

22.6 * 1.67 = 10 * P1

37.742 = 10 * P1

37.742/10 = P1

P1 = 3.742

Note there are 3 sig digs in each given, so the answer should be

P1 = 3.74 atmospheres