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Multiple Choice
A sample of gas occupies a volume of 1.0 L at 25°C and constant pressure. What volume will the gas occupy at 100°C, assuming ideal gas behavior?
A
4.00 L
B
0.80 L
C
1.25 L
D
2.00 L
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Identify the gas law applicable to this problem. Since the pressure is constant and the temperature and volume change, Charles's Law is appropriate. Charles's Law states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature when pressure is constant.
Write down Charles's Law formula: \(\frac{V_1}{T_1} = \frac{V_2}{T_2}\), where \(V_1\) and \(T_1\) are the initial volume and temperature, and \(V_2\) and \(T_2\) are the final volume and temperature.
Convert the given temperatures from Celsius to Kelvin by adding 273.15 to each temperature: \(T(K) = T(^\circ C) + 273.15\). So, calculate \(T_1 = 25 + 273.15\) and \(T_2 = 100 + 273.15\).
Substitute the known values into the equation: \(V_1 = 1.0\,L\), \(T_1\) and \(T_2\) as calculated, and solve for \(V_2\) by rearranging the formula to \(V_2 = V_1 \times \frac{T_2}{T_1}\).
Calculate the ratio \(\frac{T_2}{T_1}\) and multiply by the initial volume \(V_1\) to find the final volume \(V_2\). This will give the volume the gas occupies at 100°C under constant pressure.