The volume of a sample of gas, initially at 25 °C and 158 mL, increases to

450.mL. What is the final temperature of the sample of gas, if the pressure

in the container is kept constant?

The final temperature = 848.7 K or 575.7 °C

Explanation:

Step 1: Data given

Temperature = 25.0 °C = 298 K

Volume = 158 mL = 0.158 L

The volume increases to 450 mL = 0.450 L

The pressure is constant

Step 2: Calculate the final temperature

V1/T1 = V2/T2

⇒with V1 = the initial volume = 0.158 L

⇒with T1 = the initial temperature = 298 K

⇒with V2 = the increased volume = 0.450 L

⇒with T2 = the new temperature = TO BE DETERMINED

0.158 L / 298 K = 0.450 L / T2

T2 = 0.450 L / (0.158L/298K)

T2 = 848.7 T

The final temperature = 848.7 K or 575.7 °C

the volume increases