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4.00L of a gas at 293K is compressed to fit a 1.5L bottle. What is the new temperature of the gas?

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The new volume temperature is = 109.9 K

calculation

The new volume temperature is calculated using Charles law equation

That is V₁/T₁ =V₂/T₂

where;

V₁ = 4.00 L

T₁ = 293 k

V₂ = 1.5 L

T₂ = ?

make T₂ the subject of the formula

T₂= V₂T₁/V₁

T₂ = {(1.5 L× 293 k) / 4.00 L} =109.9 K


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