The density of a gas is 0.900 g/L at a temperature of 24 °C and a pressure of 0.783 atm. Calculate the molar mass of the gas.

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The density of a gas is 0.900 g/L at a temperature of 24°C and a pressure of 0.783 atm. Calculate the molar mass of the gas.

Express the molar mass to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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This problem requires you to calculate the molar mass of a gas given its density, temperature, and pressure. Use the ideal gas law and related formulas to determine the molar mass, ensuring that your final answer is provided to three significant figures with correct units.
Transcribed Image Text:Part A The density of a gas is 0.900 g/L at a temperature of 24°C and a pressure of 0.783 atm. Calculate the molar mass of the gas. Express the molar mass to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. [Input Box for Molar Mass] - Value - Units This problem requires you to calculate the molar mass of a gas given its density, temperature, and pressure. Use the ideal gas law and related formulas to determine the molar mass, ensuring that your final answer is provided to three significant figures with correct units.
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Step 1: Density form of ideal gas equation!

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PM equals dRT

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straight P equals pressure space of space the space gas
straight M equals molar space mass space of space the space gas
straight d equals density space of space the space gas
straight T equals Temperature space left parenthesis in space straight K right parenthesis
straight R equals universal space gas space constant

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