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A gas occupies 50 cm³ at pressure 10 atm. Find the volume at 5 atm.

A gas occupies 50 cm³ at pressure 10 atm. Find the volume at 5 atm.
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  • A 25 cm³
  • B 100 cm³
  • C 50 cm³
  • D 75 cm³
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Using Boyle’s law:<br/>10 × 50 = 5 × Vā‚‚<br/>500 = 5Vā‚‚<br/>Vā‚‚ = 100 cm³.<br/>Halving the pressure doubles the volume.

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