In the outer space, the pressure recorded is torr. How much outer space could be compressed into 1 dm³ box at a pressure of 1 atm?

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In the outer space, the pressure recorded is $5 	imes 10^{-4}$ torr. How much outer space could be compressed into 1 dm³ box at a pressure of 1 atm?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. V1 = P2V2 / P1 = 760 * 1 / (5 * 10^-4) = 1.52 * 10^6 dm³. Therefore, correct answer is A.

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