A given mass of gas occupies 2dm 3 at 300K. At what temperature will its
A given mass of gas occupies 2dm3 at 300K. At what temperature will its volume be doubled keeping the pressure constant?
- A) 400K
- B) 480K
- C) 550K
- D) 600K
Correct Answer: D) 600K
Explanation
When dealing with gas behavior, we often use the gas laws to describe the relationship between the variables involved, such as pressure, volume, temperature, and amount of gas. In this case, we will apply Charles's Law, which states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature when the pressure and the amount of gas are kept constant.
Mathematically, Charles's Law can be expressed as:
\[\frac{V_1}{T_1} = \frac{V_2}{T_2}\]
Where \(V_1\) and \(T_1\) are the initial volume and temperature, and \(V_2\) and \(T_2\) are the final volume and temperature.
In this question, we are given that the initial volume of the gas (\(V_1\)) is 2 dm