A Gas Expands from an Initial Volume of 20

question 87

Multiple Choice

A gas expands from an initial volume of 20.5 L at 0.92 atm and 23°C to a final volume of 34.6 L. During the expansion, the gas cools to 12°C. Calculate the final pressure of the gas.

• A) 0.28 atm
• B) 0.52 atm
• C) 0.57 atm
• D) 1.9 atm

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