Calculating Hydrogen Mass from Ideal Gas Law

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves calculating the mass of hydrogen gas in a container using the ideal gas law. The context is set in an introductory university physics course, focusing on the properties of gases under specific conditions of pressure and temperature.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the application of the ideal gas law, specifically questioning how to determine the number of moles of hydrogen gas in the container. There is an emphasis on understanding the relationship between pressure, volume, temperature, and the number of moles.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with some participants seeking clarification on the calculations involved. One participant indicates they have made progress in understanding the problem after initial confusion.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working within the constraints of the ideal gas law and the provided values for pressure, volume, and temperature. There is an acknowledgment of the need to apply these values correctly to find the mass of hydrogen gas.

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Homework Statement



(introduction course of university physics)

A 25- L container holds ideal hydrogen (H2) gas at a gauge pressure of 0.25 atm and a

temperature of 0°C. What mass of hydrogen gas is in this container? The ATOMIC mass of

hydrogen is 1.0 g/mol, the ideal gas constant is R = 8.314 J/mol•K = 0.0821 L ∙ atm/mol ∙ K, and

1.00 atm = 101 kPa.

A) 1.4 g B) 6.3 g C) 4.2 g D) 2.8 g E) 5.6 g

Answer:D

Homework Equations


pV=nRT
volumetric mass of H2

The Attempt at a Solution



I have no more idea other than the mentioned relevant equation

Thank you
 
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Can you determine how many moles of hydrogen is in the container?
 
ChloeYip said:
I have no more idea other than the mentioned relevant equation
What result do you get with that equation?
 
Chestermiller said:
Can you determine how many moles of hydrogen is in the container?
oh yes... I figured it out!
Thanks
 
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