A sample of gas has a volume of 60. mL and an initial temperature of 380 K. The temperature must be changed to _____ in order to halve the volume. Assume constant pressure and amount for the gas.

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According to Charles's Law, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature when pressure and the amount of gas are held constant. To halve the volume, the temperature must also be halved. Therefore, halving the initial temperature of 380 K gives 190 K.

A Sample of Gas Has a Volume of 60