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A gas occupies 64 dm³ at pressure 8 atm. Find the new pressure at 16 dm³.

A gas occupies 64 dm³ at pressure 8 atm. Find the new pressure at 16 dm³.
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  • A 16 atm
  • B 8 atm
  • C 24 atm
  • D 32 atm
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Using Boyle’s law:<br/>8 × 64 = Pā‚‚ × 16<br/>512 = 16Pā‚‚<br/>Pā‚‚ = 32 atm.

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