- 800 mm of Hg
- 1600 mm of Hg
- 200 mm of Hg
- 600 mm of Hg
Solution: 800 mm of Hg
This is an example of Boyle’s law, which states that the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to the pressure at constant mass and temperature.
The equation for Boyle’s law is P1V1=P2V2.
Given
V1=400 mL
P1=400 mmHg
V2=200 mL
To determine P2, rearrange the equation. Solve the equation by substituting the given values.
P1V1 = P2V2
P2 = P1V1/V2
P2 = (400mmHg)⋅(400mL)/200mL
P2 = 800 mmHg