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Science
Quarter 4 – Module 1
Boyle’s Law
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Quarter 4 – Module 1: Boyle’s Law
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 Lesso
Introduction to
n
Boyle’s Law
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A. OVERVIEW
Even before the idea of an atom was completed, many scientists had already
investigated the perplexing concepts about matter, most especially in its gaseous
state primarily because this state is considered to be the simplest. These studies
resulted to what are known as the Gas Laws, a set of natural laws that describe the
relationship of one physical parameter to another in a gaseous system. Most of
these laws relate the behavior of gases to the conditions of temperature and
pressure.

These laws, in particular, describe the behavior of ideal gases, although they
may readily be “modified” to account for the behavior of real gases, too. Ideal gases
behave as if alone in a container. They are assumed to experience no attractive
force with their neighboring molecules. Whereas real gases tend to experience
attractive forces. In this module, you will be introduced to one of these gas laws, the
Boyle’s Law.
Objectives:
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
1. identify the relationship between pressure and volume;
2. graph the relationship between pressure and volume; and
3. connect real life experiences to gases.

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 Pre-Assessment
Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the CAPITAL LETTER of the best answer.
1. P is said to be _________.
A. constant B. direct C. equal D. inverse
2. Which gas law explains how a hydraulic compressor works?
A. Avogadro’s Law C. Charles’ Law
B. Boyle’s Law D. Gay-Lussac’s Law
3. Which law describes the Pressure-Volume relationship?
A. Avogadro’s Law C. Charles’ Law
B. Boyle’s Law D. Gay-Lussac’s Law
4. Who is the proponent of Boyle’s Law?
A. Amadeo Avogadro C. Joseph Gay-Lussac
B. Jacques Charles D. Robert Boyle
5. The observation that the pressure of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to
the volume it occupies if the number of gas particles and the temperature are
constant is a statement of what Law?
A. Avogadro’s Law C. Charles’ Law
B. Boyle’s Law D. Gay-Lussac’s Law
6. Which of the following diagrams best describes Boyle’s Law?
A. ↓ V → ↑ P, ↑ V → ↓ P C. ↓ V → ↑ P, ↑ V → ↑ P
B. ↓ V → ↓ P, ↑ V → ↓ P D. ↓ V → ↓ P, ↑ V → ↑ P
2. Which of the following is the corresponding relationship if Volume increases?
A. increased V B. increased P C. decreased V D. decreased P
3. Which of the following is the corresponding relationship if Pressure increases?
A. increased V B. increased P C. decreased V D. decreased P
4. Which of the following is the corresponding relationship if Volume decreases?
A. increased V B. increased P C. decreased V D. decreased P
5. Which of the following is the corresponding relationship if Pressure
decreases?
A. increased V B. increased P C. decreased V D. decreased P

Prior Knowledge
Direction: Try to spot the hidden words in this puzzle. The mystery words are
associated with Boyle’s Law.
I N V E R S E A B C
S H B D E T R V M N
W B O Y L E S L A W
T Y P L D G S J K L
F V O L U M E A S B
Q W F G H V R Q W H
R O B E R T P V H J
B O Y L E S G H N M
1. The relationship between volume and pressure.
2. A gas law that is mathematically expressed as P

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 3. Defined as force per unit area
4. °C is a unit of what gas property?
5. Proponent of gas law relating to volume and pressure relationship
B. PRESENTATION

Boyle’s Law

This law was named after Sir Robert Boyle,

who studied among others, the pressure of gases
way back to the 17th century. Boyle’s Law states
that the pressure of an ideal gas is inversely
proportional to the volume it occupies if the number
of gas particles and the temperature are constant.

P x V=a constant

P∝, if n and T is constant

P1V1 = P2V2
Figure 1.1 Robert Boyle
Source: Britannica.com

ACTIVITY 1
DEFINING VARIABLES

Let’s Find Out: The Boyle’s Law variables

Let’s Do It This Way: Identify the expounded terms of Boyle’s Law variables. Base
your answer on the box below. (2 points each)
Pressure STP Volume Initial Volume Final Volume Number of mole
Initial Pressure STP Pressure Final Pressure Temperature Volume

P1 1.
V1 2.
P2 3.
V2 4.
P 5.
V 6.
Mol 7.
T 8.
22.4L 9.
1 atm 10.

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Concept Development

Understanding Boyle’s Law

Figure 1.2 Boyle’s Law Demonstration (Source: Bishop Book 13)

Explanation
When the volume of the chamber decreases but the number of gas particles
remains constant, there is an increase in the concentration (number of particles per
liter) of the gas. This leads to an increase in the number of particles near any given
area of the container walls at any time and to an increase in the number of collisions
against the walls per unit area in a given time. More collisions mean an increase in
the force per unit area, or pressure, of the gas.

Logical Presentation

number of gas particles

Decreased Volume → Increased
volume of container
↓
Increased number of particle close to any area of wall
↓
number of collition per second
Increased
area of wall
↓
force due to collition
Increased → increased gas pressure
area of wall
Activities

Pressure-Volume Relationship in Boyle’s Law

In this law, the relationship between gas pressure and volume is inversely
proportional. This means that if the temperature and the number of gas particles
are constant and if the volume is decreased to one-half of its original value, the

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pressure of the gas will be doubled. If the volume is doubled, the pressure decreases
to one-half of its original value.
ACTIVITY 2
THE RELATIONSHIP

Let’s Find Out: The relationship among Boyle’s Law variables

Let’s Do It This Way: Identify the corresponding relationship of the variables given
on the table below. (3 points each)
Decreased volume 1.
Increased pressure 2.
Increased volume 3.
Decreased pressure 4.

Assessment
Briefly answer the question below.

How will you define the relationship between Gas Pressure and Volume? Explain
your answer 3 to 5 sentences (10 points).

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C. APPLICATION
Briefly answer the question below.
How will you define the relationship between Gas Pressure and Volume? Explain
your answer in 3 to 5 sentences. (15 points)

ACTIVITY 3
GRAPHING THE RELATIONSHIP
Let’s Find Out: The graphical representation of Boyle’s Law
Let’s Do It This Way: Draw the graphical representation of Boyle’s Law. (15 points)
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D. GENERALIZATION
Based on the lesson, what have you learned. Give your insights by presenting it
through graphic organizer. Answer briefly.
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___________________________________________________________________

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E. POST ASSESSMENT
Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the CAPITAL LETTER of the best answer. Write the chosen
letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What are the constant values needed to demonstrate Boyle’s Law?
A. T and mole B. P and V C. V and T D. P and T
2. What causes the value of pressure to decrease according to Boyle’s Law?
A. ↑ value of T B. ↑ value of V C. ↑ value of mole D. ↑ value of P
3. What causes the value of volume to decrease according to Boyle’s Law?
A. ↑ value of T B. ↑ value of V C. ↑ value of mole D. ↑ value of P
4. Which of the following is the correct graphical representation of Boyle’s Law?

P P P P

V V V V
A. B. C. D.
5. What is the relationship between pressure and volume?
A. constant B. direct C. equal D. inverse
6. P is said to be ___________.
A. constant B. direct C. equal D. inverse
For 7 – 10, choose your answer based on the following choices.
A. Avogadro’s Law C. Charles’ Law
B. Boyle’s Law D. Gay-Lussac’s Law
7. Which Gas Law explains how a hydraulic compressor works?
8. Which law describes the Pressure-Volume relationship?
9. What Law was proposed by Robert Boyle?
10. The observation that the pressure of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to
the volume it occupies if the number of gas particles and the temperature are
constant is a statement of what Law?

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 Lesso
n Boyle’s Law Equation
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A. OVERVIEW
In the previous lesson, you were informed about the basic concept of Boyle’s
Law. In this section, you will be learning more about it, particularly on its equation.

Objectives
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
1. derive Boyle’s Law equation;
2. solve situational problems related to Boyle’s Law; and
3. relate this specific equation to real life experiences.

Pre-Assessment
Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the CAPITAL LETTER of the best answer.
Part I
1. Which of the following is the correct derived equation of Boyle’s Law (P 1V1 =
P2V2) when P1 (initial pressure) is missing?

A. P1 = B. P1 = C. P1 = D. P1 =

2. Which of the following is the correct derived equation of Boyle’s Law (P 1V1 =
P2V2) when V1 (initial volume) is missing?

A. V1 = B. V1 = C. V1 = D. V1 =

3. Which of the following is the correct derived equation of Boyle’s Law (P 1V1 =
P2V2) when P2 (final pressure) is missing?

A. P2 = B. P2 = C. P2 = D. P2 =

4. Which of the following is the correct derived equation of Boyle’s Law (P 1V1 =
P2V2) when V2 (final volume) is missing?

A. V2 = B. V2 = C. V2 = D. V2 =

5. Juan subjected a 10 L gas at STP with doubled pressure. What will happen to
the final V?
A. doubled C. same

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 B. halved D. quadrupled
Part II – Problem Solving
A CO2 gas was confined to a container at constant temperature. When the
pressure applied to the gas was 6 atm, the volume occupied by the gas became 5 L.
6. How much pressure must be exerted to decrease the volume of the gas to
3.00 L? (5 points)

Prior Knowledge
Let us recall the first gas law that you have learned from the previous lesson.

Pressure – Volume Relationship

Decreased volume → Increased pressure/Increased volume → Decreased pressure

(refer to Figure 1.2) V

B. PRESENTATION

Applying Boyle’s Law

Anglo-Irish chemist Robert Boyle was able to
investigate the relationship between pressure and volume of a
gas using a J-shaped tube apparatus, which is closed on one
end. In his experiment, he trapped air in this tube with liquid
mercury.
He measured the volume of the trapped air and the
difference in the height of the mercury columns in the two
arms of the tube. As he poured successive amounts of
mercury into the open end of the tube, he found out that the
Figure 3.1 Robert Boyle
volume of the trapped air decreases. Source: Britannica.com

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 His findings showed that whenever the amount of mercury is added to the J-
shaped tube apparatus, a new volume and new pressure from the trapped gas are
measured. In his observation, he expressed the volume readings in cubic inches and
the pressure in inches of mercury. After coming up with these experiments, he then
proposed Boyle’s Law.

Concept Development
When talking about the behavior of gases, Boyle’s Law emphasizes that the
volume of a fixed quantity of gas is inversely proportional to the pressure. In

symbols, P∝ , where the symbol ∝ is read as “is proportional to”. Using the

proportionality constant k, we can write the expression as V = k or PV = k.

Activities
Sample Problem: Study the sample solutions below that are prepared for you.
A CO2 gas was confined to a container at constant temperature. When the
pressure applied to the gas was 2.50 atm, the volume it occupied became 4.50 L.
1. How much pressure must be exerted to decrease the volume of the gas to
3.00 L?

Given: Formula: Solution:

P1 = 2.50 atm P1V1 = P2V2
V1 = 4.50 L
V2 = 3.00 L
P2 =?
or P2 =
P2 = 3.75 atm

2. How much pressure must be exerted to decrease the volume of the gas to
4.00 L?

Given: Formula: Solution:

P1 = 2.50 atm P1V1 = P2V2
V1 = 4.50 L
V2 = 4.00 L
P2 =? or P2 =
P2 = 2.8125 atm

Assessment
ACTIVITY 1
OH MY GAS! PART I

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Let’s Find Out: More on Boyle’s Law equation
Let’s Do It This Way: Complete the diagram below by providing the missing value/s.
Use the formula of Boyle’s Law to solve the puzzle.
Note: Some of the missing value requires you to utilize the STP value of gas properties.
Constant T Constant P Constant V
P1 P2 V1 V2 T1 T2
1 2 3.50 L 5.50 L 38.0 °C 24.168K
Application
C. APPLICATION
ACTIVITY 2
OH MY GAS! PART II
Let’s Find Out: The solution to the following problem
Let’s Use These Materials: notebook, pen, and calculator
Let’s Do It This Way: Using Boyle’s Law, try to solve the following problem.
1. A He gas was confined to a container at constant temperature. The volume of
the gas is measured at 5.00 mL when the pressure applied is 6.50 atm.
Determine the volume of the He gas if the pressure is reduced to 2.00 atm.

D. GENERALIZATION
Based on the lesson, what have you learned? Give your insights by presenting it
through graphic organizer. Answer briefly.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

E. POST ASSESSMENT
Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the CAPITAL LETTER of the best answer.
Part I: Boyles Law
1. Which is the derived equation when P2 (final pressure) is missing?

A. P2 = B. P2 = C. P2 = D. P2 =

2. Which is the derived equation when V2 (final volume) is missing?

A. V2 = B. V2 = C. V2 = D. V2 =

3. Juan subjected a 10 L gas at STP with doubled pressure. What will happens to
the final V?
A. doubled B. halved C. same D. not enough data
4. Which is the derived equation when P1 (initial pressure) is missing?

A. P1 = B. P1 = C. P1 = D. P1 =

5. Which is the derived equation when V1 (initial volume) is missing?

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 A. V1 = B. V1 = C. V1 = D. V1 =

Part II – Problem Solving

A sample of CO2 was confined to a container at constant temperature. When
the pressure applied to the gas was 6 atm, the volume it occupied became 5 L.
6. How much pressure must be exerted to decrease the volume of the gas to
5.00 L? (5 points)

Lesso
n Real Life Application of
Boyle’s Law
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A. OVERVIEW
This lesson surely is an interesting one because you will study here how
Boyle’s Law is applied in the real world!

Objectives
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
1. analyze how Boyle’s Law interacts with daily life situations;
2. identify examples demonstrated by Boyle’s Law; and
3. appreciate real life experiences related to Boyle’s Law.

Pre-Assessment
PART I – MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Choose the CAPITAL LETTER of the best answer. Write the chosen letter
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following examples best describes Boyle’s Law?
A. balloon C. car tire
B. pressure cooker D. syringe
2. Juan subjected a 10 L gas at STP with doubled pressure. What will happen to
the final V?
A. doubled C. halved
B. same D. quadrupled
3. Which Gas Law explains how a hydraulic compressor works?
A. Avogadro’s Law C. Boyle’s Law
B. Charles’ Law D. Gay-Lussac’s Law
4. The following examples will best demonstrate Boyle’s Law.

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 A. syringe C. pressure cooker
B. lungs D. scuba diving
5. If temperature is constant, the relationship between pressure and volume is
_______.
A. direct C. equal
B. inverse D. unequal
PART II – PROBLEM SOLVING
6. Neon in a piston is compressed to a certain volume at a pressure of 12.0 atm.
Its original volume was 10.0 L at 10.0 atm. Find the final volume. (5 points)

Prior Knowledge

Boyle’s Law Equation

As previously learned, when pertaining to the behavior of gases, Boyle’s Law
states that the volume of a fixed quantity of gas is inversely proportional to the

pressure. In symbols, P∝ , where the symbol ∝ is read as “is proportional to”. Using

the proportionality constant k, we can write the expression as V = k or PV = k.

P1V1 = P2V2

Derivation of Boyle’s Law Equation

Unknown Derived Equation

P1 P1V1 = P2V2 → → P1 =

V1 P1V1 = P2V2 → → V1 =

P2 P1V1 = P2V2 → → P2 =

V2 P1V1 = P2V2 → → V2 =

B. PRESENTATION

CHEMISTRY REAL LIFE CONNECTION

Pressure-Volume Relationship in Boyle’s Law

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Scuba diving
It is a known fact that the pressure under water
increases due to the weight of the water. For every 10m
under water, the atmospheric pressure increases by 1 atm.
So, at 10m, the pressure is 2 atm; at 20 m, 3 atm; and so
Figure 3.2. Scuba Diver
on. A scuba diving equipment provides air pressure equal Source: Canva
to the surrounding water pressure. This allows the diver’s lungs to function at their
normal volume, although at higher pressure. A diver must take great care to breathe
out regularly while returning to the surface to prevent the trapped air in the lungs
from expanding. The sudden expansion of air could cause the air sacs to burst which
could allow the air bubbles to enter the bloodstream and result to a dangerous
blockage called “bends”. Extreme cases could cause loss of consciousness, heart
attack, brain damage, and even death.

The breathing processes

As air flows into the lungs (inhalation), the pressure in the
lungs becomes equal to the pressure of the atmosphere, and as
a result, the lungs expand. In the exhalation phase, the lungs
decrease in volume, making the pressure of air in the lungs
greater than the pressure of air in the atmosphere. Thus, this
shows that the process of breathing is a continuous change in Figure 3.3. Lungs
Source: Canva
the pressure and volume in the lungs.

Concept Development

When talking about the behavior of gases, Boyle’s Law emphasizes that the
volume of a fixed quantity of gas is inversely proportional to the pressure. In

symbols, P∝ , where the symbol ∝ is read “is proportional to”. Using the

proportionality constant k, we can write the expression as V = k or PV = k.

Activities
ACTIVITY 1
LIFE AND GASES
Let’s Find Out: The applications of Boyle’s Law
Let’s Do It This Way: Explain the phenomena cited below. (15 points)

Figure 3.3 Milkfish

Source: Seafoodwatch.org

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Guide questions: (5 points each)
1. What will happen if deep sea fish are brought to a shallow area?
2. If fish are brought to the surface, what will happen to their inner pressure?
3. What will happen to the volume of gases inside their bodies?

Assessment
ACTIVITY 2
GAS IN ACTIONS: PART I
Let’s Find Out: About Boyle’s Law Equation
Let’s Do It This Way: Identify which of the following examples demonstrates Boyle’s
Law. Explain your answer. (15 points)

C. APPLICATION
ACTIVITY 3
GAS IN ACTIONS: PART II
Let’s Find Out: About Common Conditions
Let’s Do It This Way: Identify which of the following describes Boyle’s Law. Put a
check if it does, put a cross if it does not.
Boyle’s Law
Lungs 1.
Air trapped in syringe 2.
Heating aerosol 3.
Inflating a balloon 4.
Inflated balloon 5.
Spraying aerosol 6.
Pressure cooker 7.
Deflated tire 8.
Baking bread 9.
Hot air breeze 10.

D. GENERALIZATION
Based on the lesson, what have you learned? Give your insights by presenting it
through graphic organizer. Answer briefly.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

E. POST ASSESSMENT
Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the CAPITAL LETTER of the best answer.
PART I – MULTIPLE CHOICE

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 1. Which of the following examples best describes Boyle’s Law?
A. balloon C. car tire
B. pressure cooker D. syringe
2. Juan subjected a 10 L gas at STP with doubled pressure. What will happen to
the final V?
A. doubled C. halved
B. same D. not enough data
3. Which gas law explains how a hydraulic compressor works?
A. Avogadro’s Law C. Boyle’s Law
B. Charles’ Law D. Gay-Lussac’s Law
4. The following examples will best demonstrate Boyle’s Law.
A. syringe C. pressure cooker
B. lungs D. scuba diving
5. If temperature is constant, the relationship between P and V is ___________.
A. direct C. equal
B. inverse D. unequal
PART II – PROBLEM SOLVING
6. Neon in a piston is compressed to a certain volume at a pressure of 12.0 atm.
Its original volume was 10.0 L at 10.0 atm. Find the final volume. (5 points)

Answer Key
(Lesson 1)

ABDADDBBBB
Post Assessment
STP Pressure
STP Volume
Temperature
Number of Molecules
Volume
Pressure
Final Volume
Final Pressure
Initial Volume
Application Initial Pressure
Refer to the attached rubric Presentation
Assessment ROBERT BOYLE
Increased Volume TEMPERATURE
Decreased Pressure PRESSURE
Decreased Volume BOYLES LAW DBBDBADCBA
Increased Pressure INVERSE
Activities Prior Knowledge Pre-Assessment

(Lesson 2)
16.25 mL
Application
DBBAA6atm
Post Assessment
0.63 atm AADBB10atm
1 atm Pre-Assessment
Assessment

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(Lesson 3)

DCCAB8.33L
Post Assessment

DCCAB8.33L
4atm4L1atm4L2LPre- Assessment
Prior Knowledge
1-3 Refer to the attached rubric
What’s more
1-15 Refer to the attached rubric
//XX/XXXXXAssessment
Application

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