Answer:

Explanation:
This question asks us to find the temperature change given a volume change. We will use Charles's Law, which states the volume of a gas is directly proportional to the temperature. The formula is:

The volume of the gas starts at 250 milliliters and the temperature is 137 °C.

The volume of the gas is increased to 425 milliliters, but the temperature is unknown.

We are solving for the new temperature, so we must isolate the variable T₂. First, cross multiply. Multiply the first numerator and second denominator, then multiply the first denominator and second numerator.

Now the variable is being multiplied by 250 milliliters. The inverse of multiplication is division. Divide both sides of the equation by 250 mL.


The units of milliliters (mL) cancel.



The temperature changes to <u>232.9 degrees Celsius.</u>
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