A gas at atm occupies L. At constant temperature, what is its pressure (in atm) when the volume is compressed to L?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 8

  1. Step 1: At constant temperature, apply Boyle's law for an ideal gas: .
  2. Step 2: Substitute initial state , , and final volume : .
  3. Step 3: Solve for : .
Answer
8.

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