At -40°C, a sample of gas has a volume of 233 mL. On heating, the volume expands to 313 mL. Assuming constant pressure, what is the new Celsius temperature?
1 Answer
Jan 17, 2016
The new temperature in degrees Celsius is 40 degrees C.
Explanation:
This isthe an example of Charles' law which states the volume of a gas that is held at a constant pressure varies directly with the Kelvin temperature. The formula used to solve this problem is
Given/Known
Unknown
Solution
Rearrange the equation to isolate
Convert temperature in Kelvins to degrees Celsius.