What is the temperature of an 8.2 L sample of carbon monoxide at 435 torr if it occupies 13.3 L at 55 C and 435 torr?

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jos
Jun 18, 2018

#-70.8^OC#

Explanation:

Using law of Charles,
#VproptoT# when amount of gas and the pressure is equal.
pressure is same(435 torr)
#V/T# is constant
#(13.3L) / ((55+273.15)K) = (8.2L) / (T K)#
#T=(55+273.15)*(8.2/13.3)=202K=-70.8^OC#

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