Answer:
2.3 L
Explanation:
A change in pressure-volume at constant temperature is described by the Boyle's law. The mathematical relationship between initial pressure and volume (P₁ and V₁) and final pressure and volume (P₂ and V₂) is given by:
P₁V₁ = P₂V₂
We have the following data:
initial pressure: P₁= 2.5 atm
initial volume: V₁ = 9.1 L
final pressure: P₂= 9.8 atm
Thus, we introduce the data in the mathematical expression and calculate the final volume V₂, as follows:
V₂ = P₁V₁/P₂ = (2.5 atm x 9.1 L)/9.8 atm = 2.3 L
Therefore, the volume of the canister is 2.3 L.
