A gas at constant temperature occupies 5 L at 2 atm. What is the volume at 1 atm? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A gas at constant temperature occupies 5 L at 2 atm. What is the volume at 1 atm?
A. 1 L
B. 5 L
C. 2.5 L
D. 10 L
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Using Boyle's law: P₁V₁ = P₂V₂ => 2 atm × 5 L = 1 atm × V₂ => V₂ = 10 L. As pressure decreases, volume increases. The same mass of gas expands. This is a direct application of inverse proportionality. If temperature and amount of gas are constant, doubling pressure halves volume, etc.

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