SOLUTION: A gas occupies 15 liters at 200 degrees and 17 psi. What volume will it occupy at 275 degrees and 15 psi?

Algebra ->  Proportions  -> Lessons -> SOLUTION: A gas occupies 15 liters at 200 degrees and 17 psi. What volume will it occupy at 275 degrees and 15 psi?      Log On


   

Question 399799: A gas occupies 15 liters at 200 degrees and 17 psi. What volume will it occupy at 275 degrees and 15 psi?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, mananth:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is that 200º C, or K, or F ??

Answer by mananth(16949) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+P1V1%2FT1=+P2V2%2FT2
17psi= 1.17 atm
15 psi = 1.02 atm
200 deg = 473K
275 deg = 548 K
...
%28%281.17+%2A15%29+%2F+473%29=%28%28V2%2A1.02%29%2F548%29

V2= ((1.17 *15) / 473)*548/1.02
V2= 19.93 L