Chemistry
Intermediate

Boyle's Law

Pressure and volume are inversely related at constant temperature.

Formula

P1V1=P2V2P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2

Variables

PPressure
VVolume

Example

Compress 4 L of gas at 1 atm to 2 L and the pressure rises to 2 atm.

Did You Know?

Boyle's law explains why a diver's lungs must never hold breath while ascending — the gas expands.

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