A balloon contains a fixed amount of helium. If the initial conditions are 1.12 liters, 3.00 atmospheres, and 19 degrees Celsius, what will the final volume be when the balloon is exposed to 1.00 atmosphere pressure and 22 degrees Celsius?

0.37 L

0.38 L

2.9 L

3.4 L

Question

A balloon contains a fixed amount of helium. If the initial conditions are 1.12 liters, 3.00 atmospheres, and 19 degrees Celsius, what will the final volume be when the balloon is exposed to 1.00 atmosphere pressure and 22 degrees Celsius?

		
0.37 L
		
0.38 L
		
2.9 L
		
3.4 L

abmon98 · Answer

Use combined gas law
P1*V1/T1=P2*V2/T2
make sure temperature is measured in Kelvin

abmon98 · Answer

change degree Celsius to kelvin by adding the value of degree Celsius to 273.