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If I am calculating the volume in pv=nrt

Then, how do I know what units it is in coz normally it would be m3 but how do I know that it's not dm3

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Maybe Liter(L) , if it’s wrong I’m sorry
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Step-by-step explanation:

If you use the SI units for P, n, R and T ( In Pa, mol, JK-1mol-1 and K respectively) you'll end up with a Volume with m3 units. So if you have others in different units first convert them into the units I mentioned above and you will definitely get the answer in m3.

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