A sample of nitrogen gas is confined to a 14.0 L container at 375 torr and 37.0$\degree$C. How many moles of nitrogen are in the container?

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To find the number of moles of nitrogen gas, use the ideal gas law: PV = nRT. Convert pressure to atm (375 torr = 0.493 atm) and temperature to Kelvin (37°C = 310 K). Using R = 0.0821 L·atm/mol·K, solve for n: n = PV/RT = (0.493 atm)(14.0 L) / (0.0821 L·atm/mol·K)(310 K) ≈ 0.271 mol.

A Sample of Nitrogen Gas Is Confined to a 14 °\degree°

A Sample of Nitrogen Gas Is Confined to a 14 $\degree$