Calculating Volume Change of a Gas with Constant Temperature and Pressure

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The discussion centers on calculating the new volume of a gas when the amount of gas changes from 0.766 mol to 2.89 mol, while maintaining constant temperature and pressure. Using the ideal gas law, the initial volume of 2.75 L corresponds to 0.766 mol. The correct new volume, calculated using the formula \( V_1/n_1 = V_2/n_2 \), results in approximately 5.84 L for 2.89 mol of gas. The initial calculation was incorrect, prompting further verification.

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A gas with a volume of 2.75 L is known to contain 0.766 mol. Keeping the temperature and pressure constant, if the amount of gas is increased to 2.89 mol, what will be the new volume?






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I got 5.84 L. Is that correct?
 
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That's not what I get.
 
Alrighty thanks...Let me try again.
 

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