At constant temperature. a gas is at a pressure of 540 mm of mercury. At what pressure its volume will decrease by 25% ?

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Dear student,

Ideal gas equation : P V = m RT
At constant pressure, we can apply Boyle law,
P1 V1 = P2 V2
V2 is 25% less than V1 i.e. V2 = V1* 75/100
P1 = 540mm
We can write 540* V1 = P2* 0.75V1
P2 = 540/0.75 = 720mm

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At constant temperature. a gas is at a pressure of 540 mm of mercury. At what pressure its volume will decrease by 25% ?

Dear student, Ideal gas equation : P V = m RT At constant pressure, we can apply Boyle law, P1 V1 = P2 V2 ​V2 is 25% less than V1 i.e. V2 = V1* 75/100 P1 = 540mm We can write 540* V1 = P2* 0.75V1 P2 = 540/0.75 = 720mm Regards.

Dear student,

Ideal gas equation : P V = m RT
At constant pressure, we can apply Boyle law,
P1 V1 = P2 V2
V2 is 25% less than V1 i.e. V2 = V1* 75/100
P1 = 540mm
We can write 540* V1 = P2* 0.75V1
P2 = 540/0.75 = 720mm

Regards.