This means:
* As the pressure of a gas increases, its volume decreases.
* As the pressure of a gas decreases, its volume increases.
Mathematically, this is represented 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 essence, Boyle's Law tells us that if you squeeze a gas into a smaller space, the pressure will rise. Conversely, if you allow a gas to expand into a larger space, the pressure will fall.