A sample of a gas has its volume of 2.80 L at an unknown temperature when the sample is submerged in ice bath at 0.00 Celsius it's volume decreases to 2.7 what was it initial temperature in both Kevin and Celsius Next, let's solve a problem using Charles' Law. Carefully read the problem and use the options to complete the list. Drag and drop the correct values into the list. (4 points)

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To solve the problem, we will use Charles' Law, which states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature in Kelvin, provided the pressure remains constant. The formula is:

\[ \frac{V_1}{T_1} = \frac{V_2}{T_2} \]

Where:

  • \( V_1 \) is the initial volume of the gas.
  • \( T_1 \) is the initial temperature in Kelvin.
  • \( V_2 \) is the final volume of the gas.
  • \( T_2 \) is the final temperature in Kelvin.

Given:

  • Initial volume (\( V_1 \)) = 2.80 L
  • Final volume (\( V_2 \)) = 2.7 L
  • Final temperature (\( T_2 \)) = 0.00 °C = 273.15 K

Step 1: Convert \( T_2 \) to Kelvin

0.00 °C = 273.15 K

Step 2: Set up the equation to find \( T_1 \):

\[ \frac{2.80 , \text{L}}{T_1} = \frac{2.7 , \text{L}}{273.15 , \text{K}} \]

Step 3: Solve for \( T_1 \):

  1. Cross-multiply:

\[ 2.80 , \text{L} \times 273.15 , \text{K} = 2.7 , \text{L} \times T_1 \]

  1. Calculate \( 2.80 \times 273.15 \):

\[ 2.80 \times 273.15 = 764.82 \]

  1. Then, rearrange the equation to solve for \( T_1 \):

\[ T_1 = \frac{764.82 , \text{L} \cdot \text{K}}{2.7 , \text{L}} \approx 283.60 , \text{K} \]

Step 4: Convert \( T_1 \) to Celsius:

To convert Kelvin back to Celsius, use:

\[ T_C = T_K - 273.15 \]

So,

\[ T_1 (°C) = 283.60 , \text{K} - 273.15 \approx 10.45 , °C \]

Summary:

  • Initial Temperature in Kelvin (\( T_1 \)): 283.60 K
  • Initial Temperature in Celsius (\( T_1 \)): 10.45 °C

Now, if you have options for completing the list, you can replace the appropriate values based on what I calculated. Those values would be:

  • \( T_1 = 283.60 , \text{K} \)
  • \( T_1 = 10.45 , °C \)