Answer:
17.3 L
Step-by-step explanation:
With all other variables held constant, you can find the missing volume using the Charles' Law equation:
V₁ / T₁ = V₂ / T₂
In this equation, "V₁" and "T₁" represent the initial volume and temperature. "V₂" and "T₂" represent the final volume and temperature. Before we can solve, we need to convert Celsius to Kelvin (because we don't want negative numbers or temp. of 0).
V₁ = 20.0 L V₂ = ? L
T₁ = 0.00 °C + 273.15 = 273.15 K T₂ = -36.2 °C + 273.15 = 236.95 K
V₁ / T₁ = V₂ / T₂ <----- Charles' Law equation
20.0 L / 273.15 K = V₂ / 236.95 K <----- Insert values
0.0732 = V₂ / 236.95 K <----- Simplify left side
17.3 L = V₂ <----- Multiply both sides by 236.95