A sample of helium gas occupies a volume of 152.0 mL at a pressure of 717.0 mm Hg and a temperature of 315.0 K. What will the volume be at a pressure of 463.0 mm Hg and a temperature of 777.0 K? The combined gas law equation is given below. P1V1 T1 = P2V2 T2 In this equation, P1, V1, and T1 are the initial pressure, volume, and temperature, respectively, and P2, V2, and T2 are the final pressure, volume, and temperature, respectively.

0.581 L or 581 mL

Explanation:

As stated in the question, the combined gas law is (P1*V1/T1) = (P2*V2/T2)

Write down the amounts you are given.

V1 = 0.152 L (I was taught to always convert milliliters to liters)

P1 = 717 mmHg

T1 = 315 K

V2 = ?

P2 = 463 mmHg

T2 = 777 K

The variable that is being solved for is final volume. Fill in the combined gas law equation with the corresponding amounts and solve for V2.

(717 mmHg*0.152 L) / (315 K) = (463 mmHg*V2) / (777 K)

0.346 = (463*V2) / (777)

0.346*777 = (463*V2) / (777) * 777

268.842 = 463*V2

268.842/463 = (463*V2) / 463

V2 = 0.581

Pressure and volume are indirectly proportional. This checks out because the volume increased while pressure decreased. Volume and temperature are directly proportional. This checks out because both volume and temperature increased. This is a good way to check your answers. You can also solve each side of the combined gas law equation to see if they are both the same.