Propane gas is stored in a tank at a pressure of 15.0 atm at 22.0 °C. The tank can hold a pressure of 42.0 atm before bursting. During a fire the gas is heated to 600.0 °C. What is the gas pressure, and will the tank contain the gas without bursting?

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Propane gas is stored in a tank at a pressure of 15.0 atm at 22.0 °C. The tank can hold a pressure of 42.0 atm before bursting.  During a fire the gas is heated to 600.0 °C. What is the gas pressure, and will the tank contain the gas without bursting?

I know the questions wants me to find the gas pressure when the temperature is 600.0 °C, but don't I need more information like the volume of the tank to find the answer using the ideal gas law?

bobpursley · Answer

the tank is constant volume. P1/P2=v1T1/v2T2 but v1=v2 p1/p2=T1/T2 change temps to Kelvins

Rajesh · Answer

Yes