A sample of gas occupies a volume of 10.5 L when the pressure is 14.3 psi. Use Boyle’s Law to calculate the pressure (psi) when
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Answer:
194.6 mL of SO₂
Explanation:
The reaction that takes place is:
P₄S₃ + 6O₂(g) → P₄O₁₀ + 3SO₂(g)
<u>To solve this problem we need to use PV=nRT</u>, so first let's convert the given units:
- 23.8 °C → 23.8 + 273.15 = 296.95 K
- 747 torr → 747/760 = 0.983 atm
We need to calculate V, so in order to do that we calculate n, using the mass of the reactant (P₄S₃):
0.576 g P₄S₃ * = 7.85 * 10⁻³ mol SO₂ = n
- Now we calculate V:
PV=nRT
0.983 atm * V = 7.85 * 10⁻³ mol * 0.082 atm·L·mol⁻¹·K⁻¹ * 296.95 K
V = 0.1946 L
- Finally we convert L into mL:
0.1946 * 1000 = 194.6 mL