Calculating Maximum Air and Oxygen Amount in a Breathing Apparatus Cylinder?

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The problem involves calculating the maximum amount of air in a breathing apparatus cylinder, given its pressure and water volume. The subject area relates to gas laws and properties of gases under pressure.

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  • Participants discuss the original poster's attempt to calculate the maximum air amount using a multiplication of pressure and volume, while questioning the validity of the units used in the calculation.

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Some participants have provided feedback on the original poster's approach, indicating that the formula used is incorrect and prompting further exploration of the concept of measuring gases. There is an emphasis on guiding the original poster to reconsider their reasoning rather than providing direct solutions.

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The original poster acknowledges the confusion in their calculation and seeks clarification, while participants remind them of the forum's rules against providing direct solutions.

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Homework Statement



A breathing apparatus cylinder has a pressure of 204 bars and a water volume of 8 litres. Calculate the maximum amount of air in this cylinder at this pressure?

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204 bar x 8 litres = 1632 litres?
 
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That formula makes no sense. The left hand side is in bar x litres, the right hand side is in just litres.

Besides, in what units do we really measure "amount" of gases (or any other substance)?
 
Hi voko, thanks for your reply i know it makes no sense hence the ? At the end. The question posted is word for word. Do you have any sloutions for the problem? thanks
 
We don't give you solutions in the forum. It is against the rules. We try to help you figure it out. My question in #2 is a hint for you.
 

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