A 2.00-L glass soda bottle filled only with air is tightly capped at 19°C and 680.0 mmHg.If the bottle is placed in water at 81°C,what is the pressure in the bottle?
A) 160 mmHg
B) 824 mmHg
C) 2900 mmHg
D) 561 mmHg
E) 422 mmHg

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Charles's law, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature. Therefore, as the temperature of the air in the bottle increases, the volume of the air will also increase. This will cause the pressure in the bottle to increase. The correct answer is B) 824 mmHg.

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