Answer:
0.0559 mol
Explanation:
Step 1: Given and required data
- Volume of air (V): 1.35 L
- Pressure of air (P): 750 torr
- Ideal gas constant (R): 0.0821 atm.L/mol.K
Step 2: Convert "P" to atm
We will use the conversion factor 1 atm = 760 torr.
750 torr × 1 atm/760 torr = 0.987 atm
Step 3: Convert "T" to Kelvin
We will use the following expression.
K = °C + 273.15
K = 17.0 °C + 273.15 = 290.2 K
Step 4: Calculate the number of moles of air
If we assume air behaves as an ideal gas, we can calculate the moles (n) of air using the ideal gas equation.
P × V = n × R × T
n = P × V/R × T
n = 0.987 atm × 1.35 L/(0.0821 atm.L/mol.K) × 290.2 K = 0.0559 mol
