A Syringe Initially Holds a Sample of Gas with a Volume

question 39

Multiple Choice

A syringe initially holds a sample of gas with a volume of 285 mL at 355 K and 1.88 bar. To what temperature must the gas in the syringe be heated/cooled to have a volume of 435 mL at 2.50 bar?

• A) 139 K
• B) 572 K
• C) 175 K
• D) 466 K
• E) 721 K

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