Chapter 11.5, Problem 8PPC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The sample of gas that exerts greater density and greater pressure in the two given sample has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Using some simple algebraic manipulation, we can solve for variables other than those that appear explicitly in the ideal gas equation.  For example, if we know the molar mass of a gas (g/mol), we can determine its density at a given temperature and pressure.

Conversely, if we know the density of a gas, we can determine its molar mass.

$\text{M}\text{=}\frac{\text{dRT}}{\text{P}}$