A gas occupies 18 cm³ at pressure 6 atm. Calculate the pressure when the volume becomes 9 cm³.
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Using Boyle’s law:<br/>6 × 18 = Pā × 9<br/>108 = 9Pā<br/>Pā = 12 atm.<br/>Reducing the volume by half doubles the pressure.
Using Boyle’s law:<br/>6 × 18 = Pā × 9<br/>108 = 9Pā<br/>Pā = 12 atm.<br/>Reducing the volume by half doubles the pressure.