A 1.0 L balloon has a temperature of 10 degrees celsius. When the temperature increases to 298 K at a constant pressure , what is the volume?

Question

29.8 L

0.5

1.05

30.0

Answer 1

Hi Mallory P.,

You can use P_fV_f/T_f = P_iV_i/T_i, and since the pressure is constant, P_f = P_i, it becomes V_f/T_f = V_i/T_i, with V_i = 1.0 L and T_i = 283 K (273 K + 10⁰), and T_f = 298 K. Solve for V_f, V_f = V_iT_f/T_i, or V_f = (1.0 L)(298 K)/(283 K).

I hope this helps, Joe.