Assume that you have a sample of gas in a cylinder with a moveable piston,as shown in diagram (1).The initial pressure,number of moles,and temperature of the gas are noted on the diagram.
-Which diagram (2)-(4)most closely represents the result of doubling the pressure while keeping the temperature and number of moles of gas constant?
A)diagram (2)
B)diagram (3)
C)diagram (4)

Question

Assume that you have a sample of gas in a cylinder with a moveable piston,as shown in diagram (1).The initial pressure,number of moles,and temperature of the gas are noted on the diagram. 
-Which diagram (2)-(4)most closely represents the result of doubling the pressure while keeping the temperature and number of moles of gas constant?
A)diagram (2) 
B)diagram (3) 
C)diagram (4)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Boyle's Law, at constant temperature and number of moles, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure. Doubling the pressure would halve the volume, which is depicted in diagram (4).

Assume That You Have a Sample of Gas in a Cylinder