A sample of H2 at 1.5 atm has its pressure decreased to 0.50 atm,

producing a new volume of 750 mL. What was the original volume?

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Bentley Braun

12 November, 04:32

A sample of H2 at 1.5 atm has its pressure decreased to 0.50 atm,

producing a new volume of 750 mL. What was the original volume?

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Dario Sawyer · Answer 1

New Volume = 2250 milliliters

Explanation:

Boyles Law problem = > decreased pressure = > increased volume = > inverse relationship = > P ∝ 1/V = > P₁V ₁ = P₂V₂

P₁ = 1.5atm

V₁ = 750ml

P₂ = 0.50atm

V₂ = ? = P₁V₁/P₂ = 750ml (1.5atm/0.50atm) = 2250 milliliters

A sample of H2 at 1.5 atm has its pressure decreased to 0.50 atm,producing a new volume of 750 mL. What was the original volume?

A sample of H2 at 1.5 atm has its pressure decreased to 0.50 atm,

producing a new volume of 750 mL. What was the original volume?