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A gas occupies 21 cm³ at pressure 7 atm. Find the volume at 3.5 atm.

A gas occupies 21 cm³ at pressure 7 atm. Find the volume at 3.5 atm.
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  • A 28 cm³
  • B 35 cm³
  • C 49 cm³
  • D 42 cm³
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Using Boyle’s law:<br/>7 × 21 = 3.5 × Vā‚‚<br/>147 = 3.5Vā‚‚<br/>Vā‚‚ = 42 cm³.<br/>Reducing the pressure by half causes the volume to double.

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