Jeol V.

asked • 04/20/18

A gas occupies a volume of 2.4L at 17.1 kPa. What volume will the gas occupy at 153.9 kPa?

A. 1097L
B. 22L
C.3.8L
D.0.27 L

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J.R. S. answered • 04/20/18

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Assuming moles of gas and temperature are constant:
P1V1 = P2V2
(2.4 L )(17.1 kPa) = (x L)(153.9 kPa)
x = 0.27 L <= answer (D)
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Arturo O.

This answer is correct.  It is a straightforward application of Boyle's law.  The down-vote cast against the answer is frivolous and unjustified.
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J.R. S.

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Thank you Arturo. Sometimes people just like to be difficult. 
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Arturo O.

You are welcome, J.R.S.  I noticed an increase in these kinds of situations the last few months, where several correct answers got down-voted for no apparent reason at all.
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J.R. S.

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Go figure. 
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