At constant temperature the pressure on a 6.0 L sample of gas is increased from 1.0 atm to 2.0 atm. What is the new volume of the gas sample?
A) 0.33 L
B) 0.67 K
C) 1.5 L
D) 3.0 L

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According to Boyle's Law (P1V1 = P2V2), if the pressure on a gas increases, the volume decreases. Here, P1 = 1.0 atm, V1 = 6.0 L, P2 = 2.0 atm. Solving for V2 gives V2 = (P1V1)/P2 = (1.0 atm * 6.0 L) / 2.0 atm = 3.0 L.

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