The gas pressure in an aerosol can is 1.8 atm at 25°C. If the gas is an ideal gas, what pressure would develop in the can if it were heated to 475°C?
A)0.095 atm
B)0.717 atm
C)3.26 atm
D)4.52 atm
E)34.2 atm

Question

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To solve this problem, we can use the following formula:

(P1/T1) = (P2/T2)

where P1 = initial pressure, T1 = initial temperature, P2 = final pressure, and T2 = final temperature.

Plugging in the given values, we get:

(1.8 atm)/(25°C + 273) = (P2)/(475°C + 273)

Simplifying and solving for P2, we get:

P2 = (1.8 atm)(748 K)/(298 K) = 4.52 atm

Therefore, the pressure that would develop in the can if it were heated to 475°C is 4.52 atm, which is answer choice D.

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