< Question 20 of 46 A 1.20 L weather balloon on the ground has a temperature of 25.0 °C and is at atmospheric pressure (1.00 atm). When it rises to an elevation where the pressure is 0.750 atm, then the new volume is 1.80 L. What is the temperature (in °C) of the air at this elevation?

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**Title**: Weather Balloon Temperature Calculation

**Question**:

A 12.0 L weather balloon on the ground has a temperature of 25.0°C and is at atmospheric pressure (1.00 atm). When it rises to an elevation where the pressure is 0.750 atm, then the volume is 18.0 L. What is the temperature (in °C) of the air at this elevation?

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**Explanation**:

To solve this problem, use the Combined Gas Law which relates pressure (P), volume (V), and temperature (T):
\[
\frac{{P_1 \cdot V_1}}{{T_1}} = \frac{{P_2 \cdot V_2}}{{T_2}}
\]

Where:
- \( P_1 \) = Initial pressure = 1.00 atm
- \( V_1 \) = Initial volume = 12.0 L
- \( T_1 \) = Initial temperature = 25.0°C (converted to Kelvin = 298.15 K) (*Remember: Kelvin = °C + 273.15*)
- \( P_2 \) = Final pressure = 0.750 atm
- \( V_2 \) = Final volume = 18.0 L
- \( T_2 \) = Final temperature in Kelvin

Step-by-step solution:
1. Convert the initial temperature from Celsius to Kelvin:
   \[
   T_1 = 25.0 + 273.15 = 298.15 \text{ K}
   \]
2. Substitute the known values into the Combined Gas Law:
   \[
   \frac{{1.00 \text{ atm} \cdot 12.0 \text{ L}}}{{298.15 \text{ K}}} = \frac{{0.750 \text{ atm} \cdot 18.0 \text{ L}}}{{T_2}}
   \]
3. Solve for \( T_2 \):
   \[
   T_2 = \frac{{0.750 \cdot 18.0 \cdot 298.15}}{{1.00 \cdot 12.0}} = 336.67 \text{ K}
   \]
4. Convert the final temperature back to
Transcribed Image Text:--- **Title**: Weather Balloon Temperature Calculation **Question**: A 12.0 L weather balloon on the ground has a temperature of 25.0°C and is at atmospheric pressure (1.00 atm). When it rises to an elevation where the pressure is 0.750 atm, then the volume is 18.0 L. What is the temperature (in °C) of the air at this elevation? **Answer Input**: - Temperature (°C): (Input field with number pad) [Submit Button] **Explanation**: To solve this problem, use the Combined Gas Law which relates pressure (P), volume (V), and temperature (T): \[ \frac{{P_1 \cdot V_1}}{{T_1}} = \frac{{P_2 \cdot V_2}}{{T_2}} \] Where: - \( P_1 \) = Initial pressure = 1.00 atm - \( V_1 \) = Initial volume = 12.0 L - \( T_1 \) = Initial temperature = 25.0°C (converted to Kelvin = 298.15 K) (*Remember: Kelvin = °C + 273.15*) - \( P_2 \) = Final pressure = 0.750 atm - \( V_2 \) = Final volume = 18.0 L - \( T_2 \) = Final temperature in Kelvin Step-by-step solution: 1. Convert the initial temperature from Celsius to Kelvin: \[ T_1 = 25.0 + 273.15 = 298.15 \text{ K} \] 2. Substitute the known values into the Combined Gas Law: \[ \frac{{1.00 \text{ atm} \cdot 12.0 \text{ L}}}{{298.15 \text{ K}}} = \frac{{0.750 \text{ atm} \cdot 18.0 \text{ L}}}{{T_2}} \] 3. Solve for \( T_2 \): \[ T_2 = \frac{{0.750 \cdot 18.0 \cdot 298.15}}{{1.00 \cdot 12.0}} = 336.67 \text{ K} \] 4. Convert the final temperature back to
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