v
Pressure and volume are
inversely related at constant
temperature
v
PV = K
v
As one goes up, the other
goes down
v
P
1
V
1
= P
2
V
2
BoyleÕs Law
ÒFather of Modern ChemistryÓ
Robert Boyle
Chemist & Natural Philosopher
Listmore, Ireland
January 25, 1627 – December 30, 1690