A 350. mL air sample collected at 35°C has a pressure of 550. torr. What pressure will the air exert if it is allowed to expand to 425 mL at 57°C?

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A 350. mL air sample collected at 35°C has a pressure of 550. torr.

What pressure will the air exert if it is allowed to expand to 425 mL at 57°C?

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$\tt (P_1V_1)/(T_1)=(P_2V_2)/(T_2)$

T₁ = 35 + 273 =308 K

T₂ = 57 + 273 =330 K

550.350/308 = P₂.425/330

P₂ = 485.29 torr

Steenslag answered Mar 1, 2023

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