Answer to Question #207432 in Chemistry for Deliciann Balkarra

Question #207432

A sample of helium gas takes up 15 L. After being compressed down to a volume of 8 L, the sample has a pressure of 4.3 atm. What was the original pressure?

Expert's answer

PV = k

P x 15 = 4.3 x 8

P = (4.3 x 8) / 15 = 2.3 atm

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