Question

(c) A gas 'G' is contained in a vessel of capacity 5 litres and
subjected to a pressure of 15 atm. Calculate the pressure of the
gas 'G' on connecting the container to another empty container
of similar capacity at constant temperature.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Initial pressure= 1.5atm ; =P

1

Initial volume= 5L; =V

1

Final volume= 3L=V

2

Boyle's Law;

⇒P

1

V

1

=P

2

V

2

⇒(1.5)5=(3)P

2

⇒P

2

=2.5atm

⇒ Final pressure= 2.5atm