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Ch 18: Thermal Properties of Matter
Young & Freedman Calc - University Physics 15th Edition
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Chapter 18, Problem 13

If a certain amount of ideal gas occupies a volume V at STP on earth, what would be its volume (in terms of V) on Venus, where the temperature is 10031003°C and the pressure is 9292 atm?

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Start by understanding the conditions at STP (Standard Temperature and Pressure) on Earth, which are 0°C (273.15 K) and 1 atm pressure. The volume of the gas at STP is given as V.
Use the Ideal Gas Law, which is expressed as PV=nRT, where P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles, R is the ideal gas constant, and T is temperature in Kelvin.
Convert the temperature on Venus from Celsius to Kelvin. The temperature is 1003°C, so in Kelvin it is 1003+273.15=1276.15 K.
Apply the Ideal Gas Law to find the new volume on Venus. Since the number of moles and the gas constant remain unchanged, use the relation P1V1T1=P2V2T2, where subscript 1 refers to Earth conditions and subscript 2 refers to Venus conditions.
Solve for V2 in terms of V using the equation: V2=P1V1T2P2T1. Substitute the known values: P1=1 atm, T1=273.15 K, P2=92 atm, and T2=1276.15 K.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Ideal Gas Law

The Ideal Gas Law is a fundamental equation in physics that relates the pressure, volume, temperature, and number of moles of an ideal gas. It is expressed as PV = nRT, where P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles, R is the universal gas constant, and T is temperature in Kelvin. This law helps predict how changes in temperature and pressure affect the volume of a gas.
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Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP)

STP refers to the conditions of 0°C (273.15 K) and 1 atm pressure, which are used as a reference point for gas calculations. At STP, one mole of an ideal gas occupies 22.4 liters. Understanding STP is crucial for comparing gas volumes under different conditions, as it provides a baseline for calculations involving changes in temperature and pressure.
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Temperature Conversion

Temperature conversion is essential when using the Ideal Gas Law, as the temperature must be in Kelvin. To convert Celsius to Kelvin, add 273.15 to the Celsius temperature. For the given problem, the temperature on Venus is 1003°C, which converts to 1276.15 K. Accurate temperature conversion ensures correct application of the gas law in calculations.
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