In the equation pv=nrt, how would you solve for v?

1 Answer
Dec 13, 2015

By applying a little algebra.

Explanation:

So you have the original equation, PV = nRTPV=nRT. To get the V, you must multiply both sides by P.

Therefore,

(cancel PV)/cancel "P" = (nRT)/P or

V = (nRT)/P

Now you can check if the equation above is correct by recalling the various principles in Gas Laws.

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