Pressure & Volume: Boyle's Law

I. Video on Boyle's Law

II. Notes on Boyle's Law

PV = k

or

P1V1= P2V2

There is an inverse relationship between pressure and volume

    • When pressure increases, volume decreases

    • When pressure decreases, volume increases

Note: When solving for the answer, make sure that all values are in the same units!

III. Exercises on Boyle's Law

1) V= 123 L at 4.56 atm; V=? at 1002 mm Hg

2) V= 634 mL at 25.2 mm Hg; V= 166 mL at ? atm

3) V= 443 mL at 511 torr; V=? at 1.05 kPa

4) V= 255 mL at 1.00 mm Hg; V= ? at 2.00 torr

5) V= 1.3 L at 1.0 kPa; V=? at 1.0 atm

6) V= 1.3 L at 1.0 kPa; V= ? at 1.0 mm Hg

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