(V1/T1) = (V2/T2)
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The volume of a sample of ideal gas at 25*C is 372ml. What will be the volume of the gas if it is heated at constant pressure to 50*C? What will be the volume of the gas if it is cooled to -272*C?
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What will be the volume of the gas if it is heated at constant pressure to 50 degrees Celsius?
First, convert mL to L and Celsius to Kelvin:
372 mL = .372 L
25 degrees C = 298 degrees K
50 degrees C = 323 degrees K
-272 degrees C = 1 degree K
Then, set up your equation:
.372L/298K=V2/323K
and
.372L/298K=V2/1K
Now, solve:
.403 L at 50 degrees Celsius
.001 L at -272 degrees Celsius
First, convert mL to L and Celsius to Kelvin:
372 mL = .372 L
25 degrees C = 298 degrees K
50 degrees C = 323 degrees K
-272 degrees C = 1 degree K
Then, set up your equation:
.372L/298K=V2/323K
and
.372L/298K=V2/1K
Now, solve:
.403 L at 50 degrees Celsius
.001 L at -272 degrees Celsius
343 ml