Unilorin Post-UTME Chemistry 2024 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Gas Laws

A sample of gas occupies 200cm3 at 27°C. What volume will it occupy at 127°C, if the pressure is constant?

  1. A.267cm3
  2. B.273cm3
  3. C.300cm3
  4. D.400cm3
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Answer: A (267cm3)

Explanation

Charles' law with kelvin temperatures: V2 = 200 × 400 ÷ 300 = 266.7 ≈ 267 cm3.