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What is Standard Temperature and Pressure?
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Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP) is a set of conditions commonly used in chemistry and physics for the measurement of gases. It is defined as:
- **Standard Temperature:** 0 degrees Celsius (273.15 Kelvin)
- **Standard Pressure:** 1 atmosphere (101.325 kPa or 760 mmHg)
Under these conditions, the ideal gas law can be applied more easily, and many properties of gases, such as density and molar volume, can be standardized. For example, at STP, the molar volume of an ideal gas is approximately 22.4 liters per mole.
It's worth noting that the definition of STP can vary slightly between different organizations. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) may have different definitions. For instance, IUPAC defines STP as a temperature of 0°C and a pressure of 100 kPa. However, the most widely accepted values are as mentioned above.
- **Standard Temperature:** 0 degrees Celsius (273.15 Kelvin)
- **Standard Pressure:** 1 atmosphere (101.325 kPa or 760 mmHg)
Under these conditions, the ideal gas law can be applied more easily, and many properties of gases, such as density and molar volume, can be standardized. For example, at STP, the molar volume of an ideal gas is approximately 22.4 liters per mole.
It's worth noting that the definition of STP can vary slightly between different organizations. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) may have different definitions. For instance, IUPAC defines STP as a temperature of 0°C and a pressure of 100 kPa. However, the most widely accepted values are as mentioned above.