A gas at -20c occupies volume 140 ml calculate temperature at which the volume of the gas becomes 65 ml pressure constant

–156 °C

Explanation:

The following data were obtained from the question:

Initial temperature (T1) = –20 °C

Initial volume (V1) = 140 mL

Final volume (V2) = 65 mL

Final temperature (T2) =?

Pressure = constant.

Next, we shall convert –20 °C to Kelvin temperature. This can be obtained as follow:

T(K) = T(°C) + 273

Initial temperature (T1) = –20 °C

Initial temperature (T1) = –20 °C + 273 = 253 K.

Next, we shall determine the new temperature of the gas as follow:

Initial temperature (T1) = 253 K

Initial volume (V1) = 140 mL

Final volume (V2) = 65 mL

Final temperature (T2) =?

V1/T1 = V2/T2

140/253 = 65/T2

Cross multiply

140 × T2 = 253 × 65

140 × T2 = 16445

Divide both side by 140

T2 = 16445 /140

T2 = 117 K

Finally, we shall convert 117 K to celcius temperature. This can be obtained as follow:

T(°C) = T(K) – 273

T2 = 117 K

T2 = 117 K – 273

T2 = –156 °C

Thus, the new temperature of the gas is –156 °C

the answer is d. 74.02