Boyle's Law

Grade 945 min

Learning Objective

I can calculate the pressure of a gas when its volume is changed, using the formula P₁V₁ = P₂V₂.

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Boyle's Law

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14 min

12 questions • Short answer

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5 min

A gas has an initial pressure of 60 kPa and occupies a volume of 8.0 L. If the volume is decreased to 4.0 L, what will be the new pressure? Show your calculations. A gas occupies a volume of 20.0 L at a pressure of 2.0 atm. If the volume is compressed to 10.0 L, what is the new pressure? Provide your answer with calculations.

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