SOLUTION: A gas occupies a volume of 5.0 L at 77oC. If the volume of the gas changes to 4.0 L, what is the new temperature (in K) of the gas at constant pressure? a.310K b. 280

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Question 1162888: A gas occupies a volume of 5.0 L at 77oC. If the volume of the gas changes to 4.0 L, what is the new temperature (in K) of the gas at constant pressure?
a.310K


b. 280K


c.360K
d.220K

Answer by ikleyn(52824) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use  p%2F%28V%2AT%29 = const  for ideal gas,


where p is the pressure, V is the volume and T is the absolute temperature (in Kelvins).


In your case p = const and can be excluded.


So, you have  V%2AT = const in this case;

from this condition find new temperature.