Final answer:
To solve the ideal gas law formula (PV = nRT) for t (temperature in Kelvin), divide both sides by PV to get t = PV / (nR), and then plug in the known values to calculate t.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student is asking to solve the ideal gas law equation PV = nRT for the variable t (which represents temperature in Kelvin). To solve for t, we need to isolate t on one side of the equation. We do this by dividing both sides of the equation with PV, leading to the rearranged formula t = PV / (nR).
The steps to solve for t are as follows:
- Rearrange the ideal gas law to solve for t by dividing both sides by PV, resulting in t = PV / (nR).
- Once you have this equation, you can plug in the known values for pressure (P), volume (V), number of moles (n), and the ideal gas constant (R).
- Calculate the value of t using the rearranged equation with the given values.