If a 20-Liter Sample of Gas Experiences a Decrease in Pressure from Pressure

question 34

Multiple Choice

If a 2.0-liter sample of gas experiences a decrease in pressure from 1.74 atm to 0.555 atm at 25°C, what is the resulting volume (in L) at 25°C?

• A) 0.48 L
• B) 0.64 L
• C) 1.9 L
• D) 6.3 L
• E) 20 L

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