A sample of #NO_2# occupies a volume of 2.3 L at 740 mm Hg. What volume would result if the pressure were increased to 760 mm Hg?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-20T16:56:08

From Boyle's Law, #P_1V_1=P_2V_2#, if #"temperature"# and #"amount"# of gas are constant.

And given this proportionality, we don't have to pfaff about with units.

#V_2=(P_1V_1)/P_2=(740*mm*Hgxx2.3*L)/(760*mm*Hg)#

The volume thus reduces slightly.