A gas sample has a volume of 0.225 L with an unknown temperature. The same gas has a volume of 0.180 L when the temperature is 35 ∘C, with no change in the pressure or amount of gas. Part A What was the initial temperature, in degrees Celsius, of the gas?

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Haleigh Johns

10 January, 01:28

A gas sample has a volume of 0.225 L with an unknown temperature. The same gas has a volume of 0.180 L when the temperature is 35 ∘C, with no change in the pressure or amount of gas. Part A What was the initial temperature, in degrees Celsius, of the gas?

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Violet Warren · Answer 1

The initial temperature of the gas was of T1 = 112ºC.

Explanation:

T1=?

T2 = 35 ºC = 308.15 K

V1 = 0.225 L

V2 = 0.18 L

T2 * V1 / V2 = T1

T1 = 385.18 K = 112ºC