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A gas has an initial volume of 455 mL at 105ºC and a final volume of 235 mL. What is its final temperature in Celsius degrees?

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(V1)/(V2) = (T1)/(T2) \\ (455)/(235) = (378)/(x) \\ x = (235 * 378)/(455) \\ x = 195 \: K \\ K=273+°C \\ 195 = 273 + °C \\ 195 - 273 = °C \\ T \: = - 78 \: °C
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