Question

When the volume of a gas is

changed from 3.6 L to 15.5 L, the
temperature will change from
°C to 87°C.
Assume that the number of moles and the
pressure remain constant.
Be sure to notice that temperatures are
given in °C!

Answer 1

-189.55°C

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data:

Initial volume of gas = 3.6 L

Final volume of gas = 15.5 L

Initial temperature = ?

Final temperature = 87°C (87+273 = 360 K)

Solution:

The given problem will be solve through the Charles Law.

According to this law, The volume of given amount of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature at constant number of moles and pressure.

Mathematical expression:

V₁/T₁ = V₂/T₂

V₁ = Initial volume

T₁ = Initial temperature

V₂ = Final volume

T₂ = Final temperature

Now we will put the values in formula.

V₁/T₁ = V₂/T₂

T₁ = V₁T₂ /V₂

T₁ = 3.6 L × 360 K / 15.5 L

T₁ = 1296 L.K / 15.5 L

T₁ = 83.6 K

Kelvin to °C:

83.6 K - 273.15 = -189.55°C