Chapter 10, Problem 16E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A graph of pressure versus inverse volume at a constant temperature is to be sketched. The vertical axis as P and the horizontal axis as $1/\text{V}$ are to be labeled.

Concept introduction:

The volume of the gas shows inverse relation with the pressure at a constant temperature according to a Boyle’s law. Mathematically, it is expressed, as shown below.

$\begin{array}{r}V\propto \frac{1}{P}\\ PV& =& k\end{array}$

Here, $k$ is the proportionality constant.