How Do We Calculate the Volume of O2 at STP from Experimental Data?

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This discussion focuses on calculating the volume of O2 gas at Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP) using experimental data from two trials. The mass of O2 generated was recorded as 0.0881 g for Trial 1 and 0.0815 g for Trial 2, leading to moles of O2 calculated as 0.00275 mol and 0.00255 mol, respectively. The ideal gas law equations, specifically PV = nRT, are recommended for determining the volume of O2 at STP, with the partial pressure of O2 provided as 600.4 mmHg. The vapor pressure of H2O at 21.1 mmHg must also be considered in these calculations.

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Data: O2 gas production
Trial 1 Trial 2
Mass of tube and contents prior to O2 production (g) 24.5196 g 24.4328 g
Mass of tube and contents after O2 production (g) 24.4315 g 24.3513 g
Mass of O2 generated (g) 0.0881 g 0.0815 g
Moles of O2 generated (mol) 0.00275 mol 0.00255 mol
Temperature of H2O (C) 23 O C 23 O C
Barometric Pressure (mmHg) 621.5 mmHg 621.5 mmHg
Vapor Pressure of H2O (mmHg) 21.1 mm Hg 21.1 mm Hg
Partial Pressure of O2 (mmHg) 600.4 mm Hg 600.4 mm Hg
Volume of O2 at RT&Pressure 70.5 77.8
Volume of O2 at STP
Volume of 1 mole of O2 at STP
The items in red is what I am having problems with I figured everything else out I just need help getting started on how to find the volume of O2 at STP and the Volume of 1 mole of O2 at STP
 
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Use the ideal gas relation in either of the following forms:

\frac {P_1V_1}{T_1} = \frac {P_2V_2}{T_2}

OR

PV = nRT
 

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