The volume of a sealed gas balloon is changed from 953 mL to 808 mL at constant temperature.The original pressure was 155 kPa.What is the pressure after the volume is reduced ? A)0.00547 kPa B)0.00761 kPa C)131 kPa D)183 kPa E)1.19 × 10⁸ kPa

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According to Boyle's Law (P1V1 = P2V2), when the temperature is constant, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume. Using this law, the final pressure (P2) can be calculated as P2 = (P1V1)/V2 = (155 kPa * 953 mL) / 808 mL = 183 kPa.

The Volume of a Sealed Gas Balloon Is Changed from 953