Answer:
P₂ = 1.0 atm
Explanation:
Boyles Law problem => P ∝ 1/V at constant temperature (T).
Empirical equation
P ∝ 1/V => P = k(1/V) => k = P·V => for comparing two different case conditions, k₁ = k₂ => P₁V₁ = P₂V₂
Given
P₁ = 1.6 atm
V₁ = 312 ml
P₂ = ?
V₂ = 500 ml
P₁V₁ = P₂V₂ => P₂ = P₁V₁/V₂ =1.6 atm x 312 ml / 500ml = 1.0 atm
