Question 13
Gas LawsA certain volume of a gas at 298 K is heated such that its volume and pressure are now four times the original values. What is the new temperature?
- A.18.6 K
- B.100.0 K
- C.298.0 K
- D.1192.0 K
- E.4768.0 K
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Answer: E (4768.0 K)
Explanation
PV/T is constant, so if P and V are each multiplied by 4, T is multiplied by 16: 298 × 16 = 4768 K.