The New pressure (750 mmHg) is greater than the original pressure (500 mmHg) hence, the new volume (6.0 mL) is smaller than the original volume (9.0 mL).
According to Boyle's Law, " The Volume of a given mass of gas at constant temperature is inversely proportional to the applied Pressure". Mathematically, the initial and final states of gas are given as,
P₁ V₁ = P₂ V₂ ----------- (1)
Data Given;
P₁ = 500 mmHg
V₁ = 9.0 mL
P₂ = 750 mmHg
V₂ = ??
Solving equation 1 for V₂,
V₂ = P₁ V₁ / P₂
Putting values,
V₂ = (500 mmHg × 9.0 mL) ÷ 750 mmHg
V₂ = 6.0 mL
The New pressure (750 mmHg) is greater than the original pressure (500 mmHg) hence, the new volume (6.0 mL) is smaller than the original volume (9.0 mL).