A sample of gas has an initial volume of 33.0 L at a pressure of 1.1 atm.

Question

If the sample is compressed to a volume of 10.0 L, what will its pressure be? (Assume constant temperature.)

Answer 1

Use Boyles Law.
P1V1=P2V2

(33.0L)(1.1atm)=(P2)(10.0L)

and solve for P2.