Math Problem Statement

A 4 liter container holds an ideal gas at 350K and 400 kPa. The gas is cooled at constant volume until the pressure drops to 150 kPa. Calculate the final temperature of the gas.

Solution

To calculate the final temperature of the gas, we can use the Ideal Gas Law, which states:

PV=nRTPV = nRT

Since the volume VV and the amount of gas nn are constant, we can simplify this relationship to:

P1T1=P2T2\frac{P_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2}{T_2}

Where:

  • P1P_1 and T1T_1 are the initial pressure and temperature,
  • P2P_2 and T2T_2 are the final pressure and temperature.

Given:

  • Initial pressure, P1=400kPaP_1 = 400 \, \text{kPa}
  • Initial temperature, T1=350KT_1 = 350 \, \text{K}
  • Final pressure, P2=150kPaP_2 = 150 \, \text{kPa}

We need to find the final temperature, T2T_2.

Solution:

Rearranging the equation to solve for T2T_2:

T2=T1×P2P1T_2 = T_1 \times \frac{P_2}{P_1}

Substitute the known values:

T2=350K×150kPa400kPaT_2 = 350 \, \text{K} \times \frac{150 \, \text{kPa}}{400 \, \text{kPa}}

T2=350K×0.375T_2 = 350 \, \text{K} \times 0.375

T2=131.25KT_2 = 131.25 \, \text{K}

Final Answer:

The final temperature of the gas is 131.25 K.

Would you like further clarification, or do you have any additional questions?


Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What happens to the volume of an ideal gas if the temperature is increased while pressure is constant?
  2. How does the number of gas molecules affect the pressure of an ideal gas at constant volume and temperature?
  3. Can you describe the relationship between pressure and volume at constant temperature (Boyle's Law)?
  4. How does the Ideal Gas Law change if we change the gas to a non-ideal gas?
  5. What is the effect of temperature on the speed of gas molecules?

Tip: Always ensure to check the units of temperature in gas law problems—they should always be in Kelvin.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ideal Gas Law
Proportional Relationships
Thermodynamics

Formulas

P1 / T1 = P2 / T2
T2 = T1 × (P2 / P1)

Theorems

Ideal Gas Law

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12