Chapter 5, Problem 5.41QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The volume of argon gas if it is allowed to expand to the pressure of surrounding air by 0.974 atm but with constant temperature has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Boyle’s Law:

Boyle’s law states that at a constant temperature (T), the volume (V) of gas is inversely proportional to the applied pressure (P).

$\text{ V}\alpha \frac{1}{\text{P}}\text{ (at constant T)}$

For a system involving changes in pressure, Boyle’s law can be written as

$P_f{V}_f=P_i{\text{V}}_i\text{ (at constant T)}$

Where,

$P_{i}and{\text{ P}}_f$ are initial pressure  and final pressure respectively

$V_{i}and{\text{ V}}_f$ are initial volume and final volume respectively