An open empty can is heated, then capped and removed from the heat. The can will:

explode
collapse
cool to well below room temperature
stay hot

Question

An open empty can is heated, then capped and removed from the heat. The can will:

explode
collapse
cool to well below room temperature
stay hot

xmoses1 · Answer

@Ashleyisakitty

xmoses1 · Answer

If a balloon containing 1,200 L of gas at 25°C and 760 mm Hg pressure ascends to an altitude where the pressure is 380 mm Hg and the temperature is 54°C, the volume will be: (Be sure to use the correct number of significant figures.)

2,200 L
2,600 L
3.8 x 10-4 L
660 L

xmoses1 · Answer

Wouldnt the can collapse?

aaronq · Answer

$\Huge use: \dfrac{P_1V_1}{T_1}=\dfrac{P_2V_2}{T_2}$

aaronq · Answer

it will implode (I'm not sure if thats the same thing as "collapse")

xmoses1 · Answer

I think that it is the same concept, Thanks :)

aaronq · Answer

no probs !