A Sample Container of Carbon Monoxide Occupies a Volume of 435

question 2

Multiple Choice

A sample container of carbon monoxide occupies a volume of 435 mL at a pressure of 785 torr and a temperature of 298 K. What would its temperature be if the volume were changed to 265 mL at a pressure of 785 torr?

• A)182 K
• B)298 K
• C)387 K
• D)489 K
• E)538 K

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