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question 49

Multiple Choice

The figure shows a pV diagram for 8.3 g of ideal nitrogen gas N₂ in a sealed container. The temperature of state 1 is 59°C, the atomic mass of the nitrogen atom is 14 g/mol, and R = 8.31 J/mol ∙ K. What are (a) pressure p₁ and (b) temperature T₂?

• A)(a)81 atm, (b)660°C
• B)(a)14 atm, (b)660°C
• C)(a)81 atm, (b)120°C
• D)(a)14 atm, (b)120°C

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