Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 13 - Temperature and Kinetic Theory - Problems - Page 386: 28

Answer

10 degrees C.

Work Step by Step

Assume the amount of air (n) and the volume are both unchanged. Use the ideal gas law. The value of P/T remains constant. $$\frac{P_1}{T_1}=\frac{P_2}{T_2}$$ $$T_2=T_1\frac{P_2}{P_1}$$ $$T_2=(273+29K)\frac{191atm}{204atm}=283K\approx10^{\circ}C$$
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