A 3.0 L container holds a sample of hydrogen gas at 300k. If the temperature decreases to 200k and the pressure remains constant what will the volume be

Verified Answer :

We can apply Charles's law:
V/T = constant

V₁/T₁ = V₂/T₂
V₂ = 3 x 200 / 300
V₂ = 2 L

Answer : The volume will be, 2 L

Solution :

According to the Charles's law, the volume of gas is directly proportional to the temperature of the gas at constant pressure.

\(V\propto T\)

or,

\(\frac{V_1}{T_1}=\frac{V_2}{T_2}\)

where,

\(V_1\) = initial volume of gas = 3 L

\(V_2\) = final volume of gas = ?

\(T_1\) = initial temperature of gas = 300 K

\(T_1\) = final temperature of gas = 200 K

Now put all the given values in the above formula, we get the final volume of gas.

\(\frac{3L}{300K}=\frac{V_2}{200K}\)

\(V_2=2L\)

Therefore, the volume of gas will be, 2 L