A cylindrical gas chamber has a piston at one end that can be used to compress or expand the gas.If the gas is initially at 992 torr when the volume is 2.77 L,what will be the volume if the pressure is reduced to 501 torr at constant temperature? A)0.182 L B)0.715 L C)1.40 L D)5.48 L E)1.38 × 10⁶ L

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Using Boyle's Law (P1V1 = P2V2), where P1 = 992 torr, V1 = 2.77 L, and P2 = 501 torr, we can solve for V2. Rearranging the equation gives V2 = (P1V1)/P2 = (992 torr * 2.77 L) / 501 torr = 5.48 L.

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