Problema Solution
Boyle's Law says that the volume of a gas varies inversely with the pressure. When the volume of a certain gas is
4 L
, the pressure is
385 kPa
(kilopascals). What is the pressure when the volume is
11 L
?
Answer provided by our tutors
Let 'x' represent the pressure when the volume is 11 L.
11x = 4*385
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x = 140 kPa
The pressure is 140 kPa when the volume is 11 L.