Boyle's Law

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What is Boyle's Law?

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Boyle's Law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume when the temperature is held constant.

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What is the formula for Boyle's Law?

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P₁V₁ = P₂V₂

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True or False: Gases can be compressed.

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True

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What happens to the pressure of a gas if its volume decreases?

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The pressure increases, according to Boyle's Law.

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If a gas has a volume of 10 L at a pressure of 200 kPa, what will be its volume if the pressure is increased to 400 kPa?

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5 L

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What is the relationship between pressure and volume in Boyle's Law?

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Pressure and volume are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

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What is the unit of pressure commonly used in Boyle's Law?

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Common units include kPa (kilopascals), mm Hg (millimeters of mercury), and atm (atmospheres).

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If a gas occupies 20 L at 1 atm, what will be its volume at 2 atm?

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10 L

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What does it mean for a gas to be at constant temperature in Boyle's Law?

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It means that the gas is not gaining or losing heat, allowing for a direct relationship between pressure and volume.

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In a closed system, if the volume of a gas is halved, what happens to its pressure?

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The pressure doubles.