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A gas occupies 9 dm³ at pressure 3 atm. Find the pressure when volume becomes 27 ...

A gas occupies 9 dm³ at pressure 3 atm. Find the pressure when volume becomes 27 dm³.
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  • A 3 atm
  • B 4 atm
  • C 1 atm
  • D 2 atm
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Using Boyle’s law:<br/>3 × 9 = Pā‚‚ × 27<br/>27 = 27Pā‚‚<br/>Pā‚‚ = 1 atm.<br/>Increasing the volume decreases the pressure.

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