How Do You Calculate Final Pressure in a Compressed and Cooled Ideal Gas?

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To calculate the final pressure of a compressed and cooled ideal gas, the relevant equation is P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2. The initial values provided are P1 = 90.0 kPa, V1 = 0.0800 m3, V2 = 0.0400 m3, T1 = 300 K, and T2 = 260 K. An incorrect calculation attempt yielded P2 = 0.67 atm, but it was noted that the answer should be in kPa. The correct approach involves rearranging the equation to solve for P2, ensuring all variables are accurately applied. The final pressure calculation must adhere to the units and values specified in the problem statement.
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Homework Statement



A sample of an ideal gas is both compressed and cooled. The given variables for the gas are: P1 = 90.0 kPa, V1 = 0.0800 m3, V2 = 0.0400 m3, T1 = 300. K, T2 = 260. K. Calculate the final pressure.


Homework Equations



PV=nRT
P1 V1 /T1 = P2V2 / T2


The Attempt at a Solution



P2 = T1 V / P1V T2
= 299*1.29 / 1.40 *315 * 1.29
P2 = 0.67 atm

***I thought i was doing this right, but webassign says it's wrong... please advise?
 
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dnl65078 said:
P1 V1 /T1 = P2V2 / T2


The Attempt at a Solution



P2 = T1 V / P1V T2

this is wrong already. mulitply your first equation by T2 and then divide by V2.
299*1.29 / 1.40 *315 * 1.29
P2 = 0.67 atm
What are all those numbers that aren't in the problem statement?
I suppose the answer should be in kPa as well.
 

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