Question

Calculate the new volume if in a container there is a mass of gas that occupies a volume of 1.3L at a temperature of 280K. Calculate the volume when reaching a temperature of 303K.

Answer 1

1.4 L

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Initial volume (V1) = 1.3 L

Initial temperature (T1) = 280 K

Final temperature (T2) = 303 K

Final volume (V2) =?

With the above data, we can obtain the new volume of the gas by using the Charles' law equation as shown below:

V1 /T1 = V2 /T2

1.3/280 = V2 /303

Cross multiply

280 × V2 = 1.3 × 303

280 × V2 = 393.9

Divide both side by 280

V2 = 393.9/280

V2 = 1.4 L

Thus, the new volume of the gas is 1.4 L