Question

A gas occupies a volume of 5.0 L at 300 K and 1.0 atm pressure. What will be the volume of the gas if the pressure is increased to 2.0 atm while the temperature is kept constant?

• A. \( 2.5 \, \text{L} \)
• B. \( 10.0 \, \text{L} \)
• C. \( 5.0 \, \text{L} \)
• D. \( 1.0 \, \text{L} \)

Hint:

Boyle's law applies when the temperature of the gas remains constant. If the pressure increases, the volume decreases, and vice versa. The relationship between pressure and volume is inversely proportional.