When the volume of a gas is changed from 3.6 L to 15.5 L, the
temperature will change from
°C to 87°C.
Assume that the number of moles and the
pressure remain constant.
Be sure to notice that temperatures are
given in °C!

Initial temperature = -189.4  °C

Given

the volume of a gas is  changed from 3.6 L to 15.5 L

final temperature = 87 °C = 87+ 273 = 360 K

Required

initial temperature

Solution

Charles's Law

When the gas pressure is kept constant, the gas volume is proportional to the temperature  

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