Answer:
40 atm
Explanation:
Boyles law states that the pressure exerted on a gas is inversely proportional to the volume it occupies provided that the temperature is held constant. It is given by:
P ∝ 1/V
PV = constant
P₁V₁ = P₂V₂
Given that V₁ = initial volume = 200 ml, P₁ = initial pressure = 2 atm, V₂ = final volume = 10 ml, P₂ = final pressure. Hence:
2 atm * 200 ml = P₂ * 10 ml
P₂ = (2 atm * 200 ml) / 10 ml
P₂ = 40 atm
