Mathematically, Boyle's Law can be expressed as:
P₁V₁ = P₂V₂
where:
P₁ is the initial pressure
V₁ is the initial volume
P₂ is the final pressure
V₂ is the final volume
In this case, since the volume decreases while the temperature stays constant, the relationship between the initial and final states can be described as:
P₁V₁ = P₂V₂
where:
P₁ is the initial pressure
V₁ is the initial volume (greater than V₂)
P₂ is the final pressure (greater than P₁)
V₂ is the final volume (smaller than V₁)
Therefore, the decrease in volume of a gas sealed in a container with no change in temperature results in an increase in the pressure of the gas.