Use the following information to answer the next questions:
A gas occupies 30. L at 2.0 atm pressure and 27°C.
Calculate its volume if the pressure is decreased to 1.0 atm at constant temperature.
To solve this problem, we can use Boyle's Law, which states that the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure, assuming constant temperature.
Boyle's Law equation: P1 x V1 = P2 x V2
P1 = initial pressure = 2.0 atm
V1 = initial volume = 30 L
P2 = final pressure = 1.0 atm
V2 = final volume (unknown)
Using the equation, we can plug in the given values and solve for V2:
2.0 atm x 30 L = 1.0 atm x V2
60 atm L = V2
Therefore, after the pressure is decreased to 1.0 atm, the gas will occupy a volume of 60 L.