A sample of nitrogen gas occupies a volume of 3.87 liters at 52.8 C and 2.11 atm. What will the new temperature (in °C) when the volume increases to 4.55 liters and the pressure remains constant?

A sample of nitrogen gas occupies a volume of 3.87 liters at 52.8 C and 2.11 atm. What will the new temperature (in °C) when the volume increases to 4.55 liters and the pressure remains constant?

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Answer

• New Temperature = 62.07 °C
  Explanation:
  Charles law
  Vi/Ti = Vf/Tf
  Vi (initial) = 3.87L
  Ti (initial) = 52.8 C
  Vf (final) = 4.55 L
  Tf (final) = ?
  3.87 / 52.8 = 4.55 / Tf
  0.0733 = 4.55 / Tf
  Tf = 4.55 / 0.0733 = 62.07 °C
  Final Temperature = 62.07 °C

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