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Apr 5, 2017

Using Boyle's Law (from the combined Ideal Gas Law), we find that the new volume is 1.409 liters. (See explanation)

Explanation:

We can solve this by using a variation of the Ideal Gas Law (PV = nRT). This variation is the combined Ideal Gas Law:

P1V1T1=P2V2T2, which allows us to compare the changes made to pressure, volume, and temperature.

Since temperature is constant, T1=T2, so our new comparison would be: (Boyle's Law)

P1V1=P2V2

We need to find the new volume, V2, so we rearrange the equation:
V2=P1V1P2

These are the values we have:
V1=3 L
P1=101 kPa
P2=215 kPa

Plug in and solve:
V2= (101kPa)(3L)215kPa=1.409L