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Ch.5 - Gases
Chapter 5, Problem 40

What is the pressure in a 15.0-L cylinder filled with 32.7 g of oxygen gas at a temperature of 302 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 chemistry that relates the pressure, volume, temperature, and number of moles of a gas. It 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. This law allows us to calculate one property of a gas if the others are known.
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Molar Mass

Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, typically expressed in grams per mole (g/mol). For oxygen (O2), the molar mass is approximately 32.00 g/mol. Understanding molar mass is essential for converting grams of a substance to moles, which is necessary for using the Ideal Gas Law.
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Gas Constant (R)

The gas constant (R) is a proportionality constant in the Ideal Gas Law, with a value of 0.0821 L·atm/(K·mol) when pressure is measured in atmospheres and volume in liters. It serves as a bridge between the physical properties of gases and their behavior under various conditions. Knowing the correct value of R is crucial for accurate calculations in gas law problems.
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