3. A tank (not rigid) contains 2.3 L of helium has at 25 degrees Celsius. What will be the volume of the tank after heating it and its content to 40 degrees Celsius temperature at constant pressure?
(Note: use the Charles' Law and show your solution.)
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Given:V1 = 2.3L
T1 = 25 degrees Celsius or 298 Kelvin
V2 = ?
T2 = 40 degrees Celsius or 313 Kelvin
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Solution and Answer:
V1/T1 = V2/T2
V2 = V1 T2 / T1
V2 = (2.3L) (313K) / 298K
V2 = 719.9L / 298
V2 = 2.42 L