Calculating Volume of 8kg Nitrogen Gas

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the volume of 8 kg of nitrogen gas, with participants sharing their perspectives on the question's context and the resources available to the original poster. The scope includes aspects of homework-related inquiry and conceptual understanding of gas laws.

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  • Homework-related
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • The original poster seeks assistance in calculating the volume of 8 kg of nitrogen gas.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the need for help without prior attempts or resources, suggesting that the question is elementary.
  • One participant inquires about the context of the question, questioning the lack of resources like a textbook.
  • The original poster clarifies that the question is part of an assignment that has not been covered in class.
  • Another participant suggests that the original poster may need a new textbook if the current one does not cover the topic.
  • There is mention of using online resources for assistance, as well as recalling important physical constants related to gas volume at standard conditions.
  • References to concepts such as Avogadro's hypothesis and Gay-Lussac's law of volumes are made, indicating potential areas of study relevant to the question.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the appropriateness of the original poster's request for help, with some expressing frustration over the lack of prior knowledge or resources. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to calculate the volume of nitrogen gas.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion, including the original poster's lack of coverage in class and the potential inadequacy of their textbook. The conversation also highlights the importance of understanding gas laws and physical constants, which may not be fully addressed in the original poster's current resources.

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How would you find out the volume 8kg of nitrogen gas would be?
Please help
 
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Zashmar said:
How would you find out the volume 8kg of nitrogen gas would be?
Please help

Can I ask what is your situation that makes you ask this question? Because I find it hard to understand how anyone is required to answer questions like this who hasn't the resources, e.g. a textbook, to attempt an answer.

It is pretty elementary and easy, and usually we require students here to show what they have tried.
 
It is an part of an assignment and we have not gone through it in class
 
Zashmar said:
It is an part of an assignment and we have not gone through it in class

You have no textbook? - you can't read ahead of what you go through in class?
 
Well we do have a textbook but I don't think it covers this,
 
You're asked for answers on something not done in class and that your textbook doesn't cover?
You will need a new textbook because this one will not take you far.
Maybe you are supposed to find out using google.
Anyway the shotest easist thing I found was here http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120226213423AAcKYhO

But just remember that there are a number of physical magnitudes and constants that it is just useful to remember. I do not practice what I preach enough, but one thing I most remember is the volume of a mole of gas at standard temperature and pressure.

In your book there is hopefully a section on 'Avogadro's hypothesis' 'molar volume' and the 'Gay-Lussac law of volumes'.
 

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