Answer: Option D) 6.43 L
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that,
volume (V) = ?
Pressure (P) = 2.02 atm
Temperature (T) = 15 °C
[Convert 15°C to Kelvin by adding 273
15°C + 273 = 288K]
Molar gas constant (R) is a constant with a value of 0.0821 atm L K-1 mol-1
Number of moles of N2 (n) = ?
molar mass of N2 (m.m) = 28.01348 g/mole
mass in grams of N2 = 15.4 grams
Recall that Number of moles
= mass in grams / molar mass
n = 15.4 grams / 28.01348 g/mole
n = 0.55 moles
Then, apply ideal gas equation
pV = nRT
2.02 atm x V = 0.55 moles x (0.0821 atm L K-1 mol-1 x 288K)
2.02 atm•V = 13 atm•L
Divide both sides by 2.02 atm
2.02 atm•V/2.02 atm = 13 atm•L/2.02 atm
V = 6.43 L
Thus, the volume of nitrogen gas is 6.43 liters