Question

During laparoscopic surgery , carbon dioxide gas is used to expand the abdomen to help create a larger working space. If 4.80 L of CO 2 gas at 18 °C at 785 mmHg is used, what is the final volume , in liters, of the gas at 37 degrees * C and a pressure of 745 mmHg if the amount of CO 2 does not change ?

Answer 1

5.37 L

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem we need to use the PV=nRT equation.

First we calculate the amount of CO₂, using the initial given conditions for P, V and T:

• P = 785 mmHg ⇒ 785/760 = 1.03 atm

• V = 4.80 L

• T = 18 °C ⇒ 18 + 273.16 = 291.16 K

1.03 atm * 4.80 L = n * 0.082 atm·L·mol⁻¹·K⁻¹ * 291.16 K

We solve for n:

• n = 0.207 mol

Then we use that value of n for another PV=nRT equation, where T=37 °C (310.16K) and P = 745 mmHg (0.98 atm).

• 0.98 atm * V = 0.207 mol * 0.082 atm·L·mol⁻¹·K⁻¹ * 310.16 K

And we solve for V:

• V = 5.37 L