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Line 1: − The product of a gas's volume and pressure is always a constant, as long as the gas's temperature stays the same:+ + − PV = constant, or, <math>P_1V_1 = P_2V_2</math>+ − + + + + + + + + + + + +
merged from Boyles Law which I redirected. Rearranged "math" symbols a bit
Boyle's Law states that the volume of a sample of gas is inversely proportional to the pressure applied to the gas if the temperature is kept constant.
According to Boyle's Law:
<math>P_1V_1 = constant</math>
<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
After the change in pressure and volume,
<math>P_2V_2 = constant</math>
Combine the two products:
<math>P_1V_1 = P_2V_2</math><ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
When any three of the four quantities in the equation are known, the fourth can be calculated. For example, if P<sub>1</sub>, V<sub>1</sub> and P<sub>2</sub> are known, then V<sub>2</sub> can be solved by the following equation:
<math>V_2 = P_1V_1 / P_2</math>
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