A Sample of Ammonia Gas at 65

question 49

Multiple Choice

A sample of ammonia gas at 65.5°C and 524 torr has a volume of 15.31 L. What is its volume when the temperature is -15.8°C and its pressure is 524 torr?

• A) 3.69 L
• B) 11.6 L
• C) 20.2 L
• D) 63.5 L
• E) not possible, since the volume would have to be negative

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