JAMB Chemistry 2004 Question 5

Question 5

Gas Laws

According to Charles' law, the volume of a gas becomes zero at

  1. A.0°C
  2. B.–100°C
  3. C.–273°C
  4. D.–373°C
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Answer: C (–273°C)

Explanation

Extending Charles' law (V ∝ T) to zero volume gives absolute zero, 0 K = –273°C.