Calculating Ideal Gas Volume with the Ideal Gas Law

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The discussion revolves around calculating the ideal gas volume using the Ideal Gas Law, specifically for a gas at 27.0 degrees Celsius and 1.00 atmosphere pressure. Participants emphasize the importance of converting Celsius to Kelvin for accurate calculations. The formula V=nRT/p is mentioned, but there is confusion regarding the variable 'n', which represents the number of moles. Clarification is sought on how to determine 'n' based on the number of gas particles in a given volume. The conversation highlights the need for a clear understanding of moles in relation to the ideal gas volume calculation.
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Consider an ideal gas at 27.0 degrees Celsius and 1.00 atmosphere pressure. Imagine the molecules to be uniformly spaced, with each molecule at the center of a small cube.

What is the length L of an edge of each small cube if adjacent cubes touch but don't overlap?
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I know that the ideal gas law states V=nRT/p and that in this case R=8.2057(10^-5) m^3 (atm/mol*K), p=1atm, T=27+273K. What is n? I can't solve without n!
 
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Simply plug and chug.

You may be forgetting to convert 27 centigrade to an absolute temperature scale such as kelvin.Never mind that; I didn't see the second part of your post.As for n, think about how many atoms you are finding the "cube" for.
 
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am i approaching it the wrong way?
 
No you are approaching it the right way.

Think about n. How many moles is one particle?
 
are you looking for 6.02*10^23 as the answer to your ^ question? sorry don't get it even if that's what you're looking for
 

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