Some hydrogen gas is enclosed within a chamber being held at 200∘C∘C with a volume of 0.0250 m3m3. The chamber is fitted with a movable piston. Initially, the pressure in the gas is 1.50×106Pa1.50×106Pa (14.8 atmatm). The piston is slowly extracted until the pressure in the gas falls to 0.950×106Pa0.950×106Pa. What is the final volume V2V2V_2 of the container? Assume that no gas escapes and that the temperature remains at 200∘C∘C.

The final volume is 39.5 L = 0.0395 m³

Explanation:

Step 1: Data given

Initial temperature = 200 °C = 473 K

Volume = 0.0250 m³ = 25 L

Pressure = 1.50 *10^6 Pa

The pressure reduce to 0.950 *10^6 Pa

The temperature stays constant at 200 °C

Step 2: Calculate the volume

P1*V1 = P2*V2

⇒with P1 = the initial pressure = 1.50 * 10^6 Pa

⇒with V1 = the initial volume = 25 L

⇒with P2 = the final pressure = 0.950 * 10^6 Pa

⇒with V2 = the final volume = TO BE DETERMINED

1.50 *10^6 Pa * 25 L = 0.950 *10^6 Pa * V2

V2 = (1.50*10^6 Pa * 25 L) / 0.950 *10^6 Pa)

V2 = 39.5 L = 0.0395 m³

The final volume is 39.5 L = 0.0395 m³

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