A given mass of gas occupies 2dm3 at 300k. At what temperature will its volume be doubled, keeping the pressure constant?
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To solve this problem, we can use the combined gas law, which states that the product of pressure and volume divided by temperature is constant, as long as the amount of gas and the pressure remain constant.
In this case, the pressure is constant and the initial conditions of the gas are:
- Volume (V1) = 2 dm3
- Temperature (T1) = 300 K
Let's call the final temperature T2, and the final volume V2 = 2V1 = 4 dm3, since we want the volume to be doubled. Using the combined gas law, we can set up the following equation:
P * V1 / T1 = P * V2 / T2
Simplifying the equation, we get:
V1 / T1 = V2 / T2
Substituting the values we know, we get:
2 / 300 = 4 / T2
Cross-multiplying and solving for T2, we get:
T2 = 4 * 300 / 2 = 600 K
Therefore, the temperature at which the gas will double its volume, keeping the pressure constant, is 600 K. Option (d) is the correct answer.