Final Pressure of Toxic Gas in Cylinder

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The discussion revolves around calculating the final pressure of a toxic gas in a cylinder after cooling it to dry ice temperature. The initial conditions include a pressure of 1.8 × 10^7 Pa and a temperature of 24 °C. The ideal gas law is applied, assuming negligible gas leakage and constant volume. The error identified in the calculations stems from not converting temperatures to absolute values before using them in the equation. The correct final pressure, after proper conversion, should be 1.18 × 10^7 Pa.
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Homework Statement



A high-pressure gas cylinder contains 20 ℓ of toxic gas at a pressure of 1.8 \times 10^7 Pa and a temperature of 24 °C. Its valve cracks when the cylinder is dropped. The cylinder is cooled to dry ice temperature (–78.5 °C) to reduce the leak rate and pressure so that it can be safely repaired.
What is the final pressure in the tank, assuming a negligible amount of gas leaks while being cooled and that there is no phase change?


Homework Equations



PV=nRT

The Attempt at a Solution



\frac{PV}{T}=nR

\frac{P_iV_i}{T_i}= \frac{P_fV_f}{T_f}

Because the problem says "a negligible amount of gas leaks", then the initial and final volumes of the gas are assumed to be equal, I will cancel the volumes

\frac{P_i}{T_i}=\frac{P_f}{T_f}

\frac{(1.8 \times 10^7)}{24}= \frac{P_f}{78.5}

P_f=\frac{(1.8 \times 10^7)}{24} 78.5= 58875000

But the correct answer to this problem has to be 11800000. Where is my the mistake?
 
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You need to convert the temperature to absolute temperatures.
 
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