Boyle’s Law Flashcards
1
Q
Who created Boyle’s Law
A
Robert Boyle (1627-1691), British scientist
2
Q
Boyle’s Law
Volume/Presssure Relationship
A
if you decrease the volume of a container of gas and hold the temperature constant, the pressure of the gas will increase. An increase in the volume of a container causes the pressure to drop while the temperature stays constant.
3
Q
Boyle’s Law equation
A
P1V1=P2V2
The product of the initial pressure and volume (subscript one), the product of the final pressure and volume (subscript 2)
