Question

A 2.6 mol sample of N2 is held in a 4191 mL balloon at 89.9 atm. What temperature (in Celcius) is the gas at? Answer to one decimal place.

Answer 1

Answer: the temperature of the gas is approximately 16.1°C.

Explanation: PV=nRT Rearranging the equation gives us T = PV/(nR), with all variables defined as before. Convert mL to L: V = 4191 mL = 4.191 L. Use equation: T = (89.9 atm) x (4.191 L) / (2.6 mol x 0.08206 L atm/(mol K)). Simplify to get T = 289.2 K. Convert Kelvin to Celsius: T = 289.2 K - 273.15 = 16.1°C.