A gas tank holds 20000 liters at 850 torr. If the temperature remains constant, what will the volume, in L, of the gas be at standard pressure, 760 torr?

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Jazlene Fry

14 November, 08:17

A gas tank holds 20000 liters at 850 torr. If the temperature remains constant, what will the volume, in L, of the gas be at standard pressure, 760 torr?

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Michelle Macias · Answer 1

Answer: 22368.4 Liters

Explanation:

Initial Volume of gas V1 = 20000 liters

Initial pressure of gas P1 = 850 torr

Final volume V2 = ?

Final (standard) pressure P2 = 760 torr

Apply the formula for Boyle's law:

P1V1 = P2V2

850torr x 20000L = 760torr x V2

V2 = (850torr x 20000L) / 760torr

V2 = (17000000) / 760torr

V2 = 22368.4L

Thus, the volume of the gas at standard pressure is 22368.4 Liters