Question 15
Gas LawsA mass of gas at 7°C and 70 cm of mercury has a volume of 1200 cm3. Determine its volume at 27°C and pressure of 75 cm of mercury.
- A.1200 cm3
- B.1378 cm3
- C.4320 cm3
- D.4629 cm3
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Answer: A (1200 cm3)
Explanation
V2 = V1 × (p1/p2) × (T2/T1) = 1200 × (70/75) × (300/280) = 1200 cm3.