SUMMARY
The volume of 1 mol of steam at 100°C and 1 atm can be calculated using the Ideal Gas Law equation, PV=nRT. By rearranging the equation to solve for volume (V), and substituting the values for pressure (P = 1 atm), the number of moles (n = 1 mol), the ideal gas constant (R = 0.0821 L·atm/(K·mol)), and temperature (T = 373.15 K), the calculation yields a volume of approximately 24.79 liters. This confirms that the initial approach of rearranging the equation and substituting the values is indeed correct.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of the Ideal Gas Law (PV=nRT)
- Knowledge of unit conversions (Celsius to Kelvin)
- Familiarity with basic algebra for rearranging equations
- Concept of moles in chemistry
NEXT STEPS
- Study the Ideal Gas Law applications in real-world scenarios
- Learn about deviations from ideal gas behavior in real gases
- Explore the significance of temperature and pressure in gas laws
- Investigate the properties of steam and its phase changes
USEFUL FOR
Chemistry students, educators, and anyone interested in thermodynamics and gas laws will benefit from this discussion.