A sample of gas has an initial volume of 87.01 mL and an initial temperature of 295.5 K. What is the new temperature if the volume is decreased to 50.00 mL? Assume constant pressure and amount for the gas.

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According to Charles's Law (V1/T1 = V2/T2), the temperature is directly proportional to the volume at constant pressure. Solving for the new temperature (T2) gives T2 = (V2 * T1) / V1 = (50.00 mL * 295.5 K) / 87.01 mL = 169.8 K.

A Sample of Gas Has an Initial Volume of 87