Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 13 - Temperature and Kinetic Theory - Problems - Page 387: 32

Answer

4.39 atm

Work Step by Step

Use the ideal gas model. The amount of gas, n, is constant. The value of PV/T remains constant. $$\frac{P_1V_1}{T_1}=\frac{P_2V_2}{T_2}$$ $$P_2=P_1\frac{V_1}{V_2}\frac{T_2}{T_1}$$ $$P_2=(2.45atm)\frac{61.5L}{38.8L}\frac{273.15+56.0K}{273.15+18.0K}=4.39atm$$
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