A sample of SO2 gas has a volume of 5.2 L. It is heated at constant pressure from 30.0 C to 90.0°C. What is its new volume? (Hint: Which law will you apply of the pressure is constant
To solve this problem, we can apply Charles' Law, which states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature at constant pressure.
The equation for Charles' Law is:
V1/T1 = V2/T2
Where:
V1 = initial volume
T1 = initial temperature
V2 = final volume
T2 = final temperature
Given:
V1 = 5.2 L
T1 = 30.0°C = 303.15 K
T2 = 90.0°C = 363.15 K
Plugging in the values:
5.2 L / 303.15 K = V2 / 363.15 K
Solving for V2:
V2 = (5.2 L * 363.15 K) / 303.15 K
V2 = 6.23 L
Therefore, the new volume of the SO2 gas is 6.23 L.