"At 298 K, P * V = 1 L atm in all three containers." Why would it equal to 1 L atm in all three containers if the atmospheres in each container increase as more pressure is added?

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"At 298 K, P * V = 1 L atm in all three containers."

Why would it equal to 1 L atm in all three containers if the atmospheres in each container increase as more pressure is added? 

Figure 13.6 Illustration of Boyle's
law. These three containers contain
the same number of molecules. At
298 K, P X V = 1 L atm in all three
containers.
P = 1 atm
V = 1 L
T = 298 K
P = 2 atm
V
= 0.50 L
T = 298 K
P = 4 atm
V = 0.25 L
T = 298 K
Transcribed Image Text:Figure 13.6 Illustration of Boyle's law. These three containers contain the same number of molecules. At 298 K, P X V = 1 L atm in all three containers. P = 1 atm V = 1 L T = 298 K P = 2 atm V = 0.50 L T = 298 K P = 4 atm V = 0.25 L T = 298 K
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