Dinitrogen oxide, N2O, which is used in dentistry, is an anesthetic also called laughing gas. What is the pressure, in atmospheres, of 0.35 mol of N2O at 22 degrees Celsius in a 5.0 L container?

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Nina Barron

21 May, 16:50

Dinitrogen oxide, N2O, which is used in dentistry, is an anesthetic also called laughing gas. What is the pressure, in atmospheres, of 0.35 mol of N2O at 22 degrees Celsius in a 5.0 L container?

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David Shelton · Answer 1

1.69 atm is the value for the pressure

Explanation:

Let's apply the Ideal Gases Law for this situation

P. V = n. R. T

Let's convert the T° from °C to K → T°C + 273 → 22°C + 273 = 295K

P = (n. R. T) / V → (0.35 mol. 0.082L. atm / mol. K. 295K) / 5L = 1.69 atm