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6 public questions tagged with this topic.

A gas at 1atm and 300K occupies 2L. If it is compressed to 0.5L while temperature rises to 450K, what is the final press

Given: P1 = 1atm, V1 = 2L, T1 = 300K, V2 = 0.5L, T2 = 450K. P1V1T1 = P2V2T2. P2 = P1×V1V2×T2T1 = 1×20.5×450300 = 1×4×1.5 = 6atm. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 6 atm. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCBI Bookshelf, Ideal Gas Law: P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2.

What happens to the temperature of an ideal gas if its volume doubles at constant pressure?

Charles’ Law states that at constant pressure, V/T = constant. If volume doubles (V2 = 2V1), the absolute temperature doubles (T2 = 2T1). As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to It doubles. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCBI Bookshelf, Ideal Gas Law: P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2.

What happens to the pressure of an ideal gas if its volume is halved and temperature is kept constant?

Boyle’s Law (Section 10.4) states PV = constant at constant temperature. If V2 = V1/2, then P2 = 2P1, so the pressure doubles. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to It doubles. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCBI Bookshelf, Ideal Gas Law: P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2.