Problem 2: The initial pressure in a gas container is 2 atm with initial volume

equal 4000ml. What will be the final volume in the gas container if the

pressure increase to 3 atm?

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The answer to your question is V2 = 2666.7 ml

Explanation:

Data

Pressure 1 = P1 = 2 atm

Volume 1 = V1 = 4000 ml

Pressure 2 = P2 = 3 atm

Volume 2 = V2 = ?

Process

To solve this problem use Boyle's law.

P1V1 = P2V2

-Solve for V2

V2 = P1V1 / P2

-Substitution

V2 = (2) (4000) / 3

-Simplification

V2 = 8000 / 3

-Result

V2 = 2666.7 ml

-Conclusion

If we increase the pressure, the volume will decrease.