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The volume of 350. mL of gas at 25°C is decreased to 250. mL at

constant pressure. What is the final temperature of the gas?

User Alexander Dzyoba
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V1/T1 = V2/T2

V1 = 350. mL

T1 = 25 + 273 = 298 K

V2 = 250. mL

T2 = ?

Solve the equation for T2: T2 = V2T1/V1 = (250. mL)(298 K)/(350. mL) = 213 K = -60°C

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