Chapter 14.2, Problem 21LC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the mathematical equation for Boyles law.

Concept Introduction: The gas law known as Boyle's law asserts that under constant temperature, a gas's pressure and volume are inversely proportional.

Answer to Problem 21LC

  ${\text{P}}_{\text{1}}{\text{V}}_{\text{1}}\text{=}{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}{\text{V}}_{\text{2}}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Boyles’s law gives a relationship between the pressure, and volume at a constant temperature which can be expressed as:

  ${\text{P}}_{\text{1}}{\text{V}}_{\text{1}}\text{=}{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}{\text{V}}_{\text{2}}$

Where,

  ${\text{P}}_{\text{1}}$ = Initial pressure.

  ${\text{P}}_2$ = Final pressure.

  ${\text{V}}_{\text{1}}$ = Initial volume.

  ${\text{V}}_{\text{2}}$ = Final volume.