Answer:
3.88 atm
Explanation:
We'll begin by calculating the number of mole of CO₂ in each case. This can be obtained as follow:
For 2.50 g of CO₂:
Mass of CO₂ = 2.5 g
Molar mass of CO₂ = 12 + (2×16) = 44 g/mol
Mole of CO₂ =?
Mole = mass / molar mass
Mole of CO₂ = 2.5 / 44
Mole of CO₂ = 0.06 mole
For 0.42 g of CO₂:
Mass of CO₂ = 2.5 g
Molar mass of CO₂ = 44 g/mol
Mole of CO₂ =?
Mole = mass / molar mass
Mole of CO₂ = 0.42 / 44
Mole of CO₂ = 0.010 mole
Finally, we shall determine the new pressure. This can be obtained as follow:
Initial mole (n₁) = 0.06 mole
Initial pressure (P₁) = 4.65 atm
Final mole (n₂) = 0.06 – 0.010 = 0.05 mole
Final pressure (P₂) =?
NOTE: Temperature and volume is constant.
P₁ / n₁ = P₂ / n₂
4.65 / 0.06 = P₂ / 0.05
Cross multiply
0.06 × P₂ = 4.65 × 0.05
0.06 × P₂ = 0.2325
Divide both side by 0.06
P₂ = 0.2325 / 0.06
P₂ = 3.88 atm
Thus, the new pressure is 3.88 atm.
