Looking for help with Thermodynamics

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In an isolated container divided into two equal volumes, each containing an ideal gas at pressure P, the partition is removed. The final pressure after the partition is removed is P, as the partial pressures of both gases combine to maintain this pressure. The user initially thought the pressure would halve due to the increase in volume but was corrected. The relevant equation is PV=nRT, and the concept of partial pressures clarifies the outcome. The discussion concludes with gratitude for the clarification provided.
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Homework Statement



An isolated container is divided into two equal volumes by partition. In each part of the container there is an ideal gas. They have the same pressure P. The partition is removed. Which of the following is the final pressure:
A: P/2
B:P
C:3P/2
D:2P

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PV=nRT (I assume)

The Attempt at a Solution



Well, I know the right answer is B, the answer key says so, but I am not sure why. I thought about using this equation PV/T = constant, therefore T = PV, and P=T/V, so if volume is doubled, and T is constant, then P will be halved. I am not sure if this is right. Any help? :)
 
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The partial pressure of both gases will be P/2 but the partial pressures add up, resulting in P.

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