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21. Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gases / The Ideal Gas Law / Problem 12

At STP, 2.00 moles of helium gas undergoes isothermal expansion so that the volume at point B is 3.2 times the volume at point A. The pressure drops to point C as heat is extracted at a constant volume. The gas goes back to its original state (A) through adiabatic compression. What are the pressures at points B and C? Assume helium gas behaves like an ideal gas.


Graph showing pressure vs. volume for helium gas during isothermal and adiabatic processes.

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