Question

Representing $P,V$ and $T$ as pressure, volume and temperature respectively, which of the following is the correct representation of Boyle's law?

• A. $V\propto \frac{1}{T}\left(Pconstant\right)$
• B. $V\propto \frac{1}{P}\left(Tconstant\right)$
• C. $PV=RT$
• D. $PV=nRT$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$V\propto \frac{1}{P}\left(Tconstant\right)$

Boyle's law states that the volume of a given mass of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to the pressure at a constant temperature. Hence, the correct representation is as follows:

$V\propto \frac{1}{P}\left(Tconstant\right)$