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A sealed container of N2 gas has a pressure of 836 kPa at 54.7 ∘ C. After it is left out in the sun the pressure increases by 79.9 kPa. What is the new temperature of the container?

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P1=836kPa
T1=54.7+273=327.7K
P2=836+79.9=915.9kPa
T2=?
T2=T1*P2/P1
=327.7*915.9/836
=359K=86 degree celsius
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