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A sample of neon is at 89°C and 2 atm. If the pressure changes to 5 atm. and volume remains constant, find the new temperature, in °C.

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To find the new temperature in °C when the pressure changes from 2 atm to 5 atm while the volume remains constant, we can use the combined gas law. The combined gas law equation is:

(P1 * V1) / T1 = (P2 * V2) / T2

Given:
P1 = 2 atm
T1 = 89°C (convert to Kelvin: 89 + 273 = 362 K)
P2 = 5 atm
V1 = V2 (volume remains constant)

Plugging in the values, we have:

(2 * V) / 362 = (5 * V) / T2

Cross multiplying, we get:

10V = 5 * V * 362

Simplifying further:

10V = 1810V

Dividing both sides by V (volume), we find:

10 = 1810

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