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8. I start with 25°C and a volume of 10.0L. If I increase thevolume to 15.OL, what is my new temperature?

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In this question, we have a situation where a gas is in constant pressure but changing its volume and temperature, and the best way to solve a situation like this, is through the Charles's gas law formula, which shows the relationship between volume and temperature when the pressure is constant. The formula is:

V1/T1 = V2/T2

We have:

V1 = 10.0 L

T1 = 25°C, or 298 K

V2 = 15.0 L

T2 = ?

Now we add these values into the formula:

10/298 = 15/T2

0.03356 = 15/T2

T2 = 447 K or 174°C

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