Question

at a constant temperature gas is at a pressure of 1080 mm Hg. the volume is decreased by 40% find the new pressure of the gas
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Answer 1

Answer:

P1V1=P2V2

1080×V1=P2×{V1-(40%×V1)}

1080×V1=P2×V1{1-40%}

1080=P2(1-0.4)

1080=P2(0.6)

1800=P2

REQUIRED ANSWER IS 1800mmHg