Liquid water can be separated into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas through electrolysis. 1 mole of hydrogen gas and 0.5 moles of oxygen gas is produced from 1 mole of liquid water collected in separate 10 L containers at 1 atm. Will the temperatures of the gases be equal? In three sentences, use the ideal gas law to explain your answer. (2 points)
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According to the ideal gas law, the temperature of a gas is directly proportional to its pressure and volume. Since both gases are collected in separate containers at the same pressure of 1 atm, their temperatures will be equal if their volumes are also equal. However, since hydrogen gas is produced in 2 moles and oxygen gas in only 0.5 moles, their volumes will be different and therefore their temperatures will also be different.
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