Question

For a certain amount of gas at constant temperature, the pressure and volume have an inverse relationship (Figure 1). This is called Boyle's law:

P1V1=P2V2

Part A: A sample of ideal gas at room temperature occupies a volume of 24.0 L at a pressure of 902 torr . If the pressure changes to 4510 torr , with no change in the temperature or moles of gas, what is the new volume, V2?

Express your answer with the appropriate units.

Part B: If the volume of the original sample in Part A (P1 = 902 torr , V1 = 24.0 L ) changes to 64.0 L , without a change in the temperature or moles of gas molecules, what is the new pressure, P2?

Express your answer with the appropriate units.

Answer 1