Chapter 9, Problem 107QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The relation in molecular terms between pressure and volume is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The pressure $\left(P\right)$ of a gas is inversely proportional to the volume $\left(V\right)$ of the gas at a constant temperature. The is the Boyle’s law and the mathematical expression of this law is,

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

Here $k$ is the proportionality constant.