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: B. 18
- Step 1: At constant temperature, apply Boyle's law for an ideal gas: .
- Step 2: Substitute initial state , , and final volume : .
- Step 3: Solve for : .
Answer
18.
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