A sample of neon gas at 1.20 atm compresses from 0.250 L to 0.125 L. If the temperature remains constant, what is the final pressure?
P1V1 = P2V2
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To find the final pressure, you can use the relationship between pressure and volume known as Boyle's Law. It states that when the temperature of a gas remains constant, the product of pressure and volume is constant.
Boyle's Law formula: P1V1 = P2V2
Where:
P1 = initial pressure
V1 = initial volume
P2 = final pressure (what we need to find)
V2 = final volume
Given values:
P1 = 1.20 atm (initial pressure)
V1 = 0.250 L (initial volume)
V2 = 0.125 L (final volume)
Now, rearrange the formula to solve for P2:
P2 = (P1 * V1) / V2
Substituting the given values:
P2 = (1.20 atm * 0.250 L) / 0.125 L
P2 = 3.0 atm
Therefore, the final pressure is 3.0 atm.