A Gas Contained in a Piston Has a Pressure of 100

question 8

Multiple Choice

A gas contained in a piston has a pressure of 100. torr and a volume of 1.0 L. Determine the pressure of the gas if it is compressed to a volume of 0.75 L at the same temperature .

• A)25 torr
• B)55 torr
• C)75 torr
• D)133 torr
• E)150 torr

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