Determining concentration by measuring pressure change

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To calculate concentration from pressure change in a known volume, the ideal gas law (pV = NkT) and mass volume rate equations are essential. The user attempts to derive a formula using the pressure change rate and volumetric flow rate but struggles with the transition from the number of molecules to concentration. The calculations lead to confusion regarding the correct numerical concentration, suggesting potential missing information or oversimplification. The user questions the validity of their approach to isolate volume in the equations. Overall, the discussion highlights the complexities in deriving concentration from pressure measurements in a practical context.
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Homework Statement


Derive an equation how one can calculate concentration by measuring pressure change in a known volume.

Known data:
Pressure change dp/dt in a known volume V, volumetric flow rate F, total pressure p and temperature T.


Homework Equations


Probably ideal gas law pV=NkT and mass volume rate (throughput) Q=Fp=d(pV)/dt



The Attempt at a Solution


Not really sure how to solve this since this was not an textbook question but actual measurment so I'm not sure about the needed equations. But I would start:

d(pV)/dt=V*dp/dt=Q=Fp (since V is constant)

=> V*dp/dt=(Nkt/p)*(dp/dt)=Fp

=>N=(Fp^2/kT)*(dt/dp)

But doing so I end up with number of molecules and not concentration. This could easily be solved by dividing with known volume V but for some reason I won't get right numerical concentration (in measurments computer program calculated the concentration automatically from known data).
 
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Was there some information missing or is this just too simple so people won't bother =D

Somehow my solution just doesn't seem right. Is it ok to take out the V from d(pV)/dt and then substitute with NkT/p?
 
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