Boyles Law Question. Any help

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In summary, the purpose of the lab was to show the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas, with temperature being held constant. The question is to calculate the volume of the tube representing the dead volume. The formula is v=pier^2h, with a diameter of 3mm and a length of 59.5cm. To calculate PxV, you need to multiply the pressure value of each volume by the corresponding volume, and add the calculated dead volume before performing the calculations.
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Boyles Law Question. Any help please

ok the purpose in the lab was to show the relationship between pressure nad volume of a gas. In the lab temperature is held constant.

The question is
Calculate the volume of the tube which represents the dead volume. i got it. its v=pier^2h
which is pie (0.015cm)^2(59.5cm)
which is 0.04205 cm^3
=0.4205 mm^2

Correct?
The diameter was 3mm and the length was 59.5cm.

The next question is asking for each volume calculate PxV Do not forget to add your calculated value of the dead volume before you perform these calculations.

I don't get what i have to do.

Im given this table.

V=20ml P=97.17 1/P= 0.01029
V=18ml P=105.96 1/P= 0.009437
V=16ml P= 117.67 1/P= 0.008498

and several more

So what do i do for this?
 
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To calculate PxV, you need to multiply the pressure value of each volume by the corresponding volume. For example, for the first volume of 20ml and pressure of 97.17, you would multiply them together to get the PxV value. You would then do the same for the other volumes in the table. Don't forget to add the calculated dead volume before performing these calculations.
 

1. What is Boyle's Law?

Boyle's Law is a gas law that describes the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas at a constant temperature. It states that when the pressure of a gas increases, its volume decreases, and vice versa.

2. Who discovered Boyle's Law?

Boyle's Law was discovered by the Irish scientist, Robert Boyle, in the 17th century. He conducted various experiments with gases and published his findings in his book "The Sceptical Chymist" in 1661.

3. What is the formula for Boyle's Law?

The formula for Boyle's Law is P1V1 = P2V2, where P1 and V1 are the initial pressure and volume of a gas, and P2 and V2 are the final pressure and volume of the gas when the temperature remains constant.

4. How is Boyle's Law applied in real life?

Boyle's Law is applied in various real-life situations, such as in scuba diving, where the pressure of the air in a scuba tank decreases as the diver descends deeper into the water. It is also used in the production of carbonated beverages, where the carbon dioxide gas is pressurized in the bottle to keep the drink carbonated.

5. What are the limitations of Boyle's Law?

Boyle's Law is only applicable to ideal gases at a constant temperature. It does not take into account factors such as intermolecular forces and gas interactions, which may affect the behavior of real gases. Additionally, it is only valid within a certain range of pressure and volume, and may not accurately predict the behavior of gases at extreme conditions.

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