at constant temperature, a sample of helium at 760. torr in a closed container was compressed from 5.00 l to 3.00 l. what was the new pressure exerted by the helium on its container? at constant temperature, a sample of helium at 760. torr in a closed container was compressed from 5.00 l to 3.00 l. what was the new pressure exerted by the helium on its container? 1 270 torr 800. torr 3 800 torr 2 280 torr 15.0 torr