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A-LevelChemistryStates of matterOct/Nov 2010Paper 1 Q71 Mark

Flask X contains 5 dm³ of helium at 12 kPa pressure and flask Y contains 10 dm³ of neon at 6 kPa pressure. If the flasks are connected at constant temperature, what is the final pressure?

A8 kPa
B9 kPa
C10 kPa
D11 kPa

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Oct/Nov 2010 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of States of matter and is worth 1 mark.

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