Given the following, calculate the initial temperature: $\begin{array} { l l }
\text { Initial pressure } & 500 \mathrm { mmHg } \
\text { Initial volume } & 9 \mathrm {~L} \
\text { New pressure } & 9,000 \mathrm { mmHg } \
\text { New volume } & 32 \mathrm {~L} \
\text { New temperature } & 35 \text { degrees Celsius }
\end{array}$

Question

Given the following, calculate the initial temperature: $\begin{array} { l l } 
\text { Initial pressure } & 500 \mathrm { mmHg } \
\text { Initial volume } & 9 \mathrm {~L} \
\text { New pressure } & 9,000 \mathrm { mmHg } \
\text { New volume } & 32 \mathrm {~L} \
\text { New temperature } & 35 \text { degrees Celsius }
\end{array}$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using the combined gas law, $(P_1V_1)/T_1 = (P_2V_2)/T_2$, convert temperatures to Kelvin and solve for $T_1$. The initial temperature is approximately -229 degrees Celsius.

Given the Following, Calculate the Initial Temperature A) 134 Degrees Celsius B) 13 Degrees Celsius C) -229

Given the Following, Calculate the Initial Temperature A) 134 Degrees Celsius
B) 13 Degrees Celsius
C) -229