Answer:
7.5 atm
Explanation:
Initial pressure P1 = 1.0 ATM
Initial volume V1= 196 L
Final pressure P2= the unknown
Final volume V2= 26000ml or 26 L
From Boyle's law we have;
P1V1= P2V2
P2= P1V1/V2
P2= 1.0 × 196/26
P2 = 7.5 atm
Therefore, as the air is compressed, the pressure increases to 7.5 atm.
