Question

If you initially have a volume of 4 L and a temperature of 300K. Then you decreased the volume to 2 L, what is the new temperature? Choose the appropriate gas law and use a calculator to complete the problem.

Answer 1

Answer:

T₂ = 150 K

Explanation:

Given data:

Initial volume = 4 L

Initial temperature = 300 K

Final volume = 2 L

Final temperature = ?

Solution:

The given problem will be solve through the Charles Law.

According to this law, The volume of given amount of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature at constant number of moles and pressure.

Mathematical expression:

V₁/T₁ = V₂/T₂

V₁ = Initial volume

T₁ = Initial temperature

V₂ = Final volume  

T₂ = Final temperature

Now we will put the values in formula.

V₁/T₁ = V₂/T₂

T₂ = T₁V₂/V₁  

T₂ = 300 K × 2L / 4 L

T₂ = 600 L.K / 4 L

T₂ = 150 K