A Fixed Amount of Gas at 25

question 62

Multiple Choice

A fixed amount of gas at 25.0 °C occupies a volume of 8.66 L when the pressure is 629 torr. Use Charles's law to calculate the volume (L) the gas will occupy when the temperature is increased to 112 °C while maintaining the pressure at 629 torr.

• A)9.26
• B)11.2
• C)1.93
• D)6.70
• E)38.8

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