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Question: How much should the pressure be increased in order to decrease the volume of a gas by 5% at a consta...

How much should the pressure be increased in order to decrease the volume of a gas by 5% at a constant temperature?

A

5%

B

5.26%

C

10%

D

4.26%

Answer

5.26%

Explanation

Solution

PV = nRT. at T = constant

\ P1V1 = P2V2