A sample of carbon dioxide occupies a volume of 2.7 L at 127 kPa. What pressure in kPa would the gas exert if the volume were changed to 4.6 L? Solve the the nearest two decimal places.

Answer 1

We would use Boyle's law: P1V1 = P2V2

I would say to convert the pressure but since we will be going back to kPA, this step is not needed.

2.7 L(127 kPa) = P2(4.6 L)

P2 = 2.7 L(127 kPa) = 74.5 kPa

4.6 L