A gas occupies 40 cm³ at pressure 2 atm. Find the volume at 8 atm.
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Using Boyle’s law:<br/>PāVā = PāVā<br/>2 × 40 = 8 × Vā<br/>80 = 8Vā<br/>Vā = 10 cm³.<br/>The pressure became four times larger, so the volume reduced to one-quarter.
Using Boyle’s law:<br/>PāVā = PāVā<br/>2 × 40 = 8 × Vā<br/>80 = 8Vā<br/>Vā = 10 cm³.<br/>The pressure became four times larger, so the volume reduced to one-quarter.