Max Temperature Variation in Charles' Law Oxygen Gas Problem

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The discussion centers on calculating the maximum temperature variation of a 14.5 ml sample of oxygen gas in a syringe with a maximum volume of 60 ml, starting at 24.3 degrees Celsius. Using Charles' Law, the initial temperature is converted to Kelvin (516.45 K), leading to a final temperature of 2137 K. The temperature variation calculated is 1620.55 K, equating to 1347.4 degrees Celsius. The solution is confirmed as correct, despite initial doubts about the intuitiveness of the result.

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Homework Statement



A syringe with a maximum volume of 60 ml takes in a 14.5 ml sample of oxygen gas at 24.3 degrees Celsius. What maximum variation in temperature does the oxygen undergo before the piston is completely pushed out of the syringe?

Homework Equations



(Initial Volume / Initial Temperature) = (Final Volume / Final Temp)



The Attempt at a Solution



(0.0145 L / 516.45 K) = ( 0.06 L / Final Temp)

Final Temp = 2137 K

Variation = 2137 - 516.45 = 1620.55 K = 1347.4 degrees Celsius

I feel that I correctly did the problem but I have some doubts because the answer seems unintuitive.

Thanks in advance for the help.
 
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Speedking96 said:

Homework Statement



A syringe with a maximum volume of 60 ml takes in a 14.5 ml sample of oxygen gas at 24.3 degrees Celsius. What maximum variation in temperature does the oxygen undergo before the piston is completely pushed out of the syringe?

Homework Equations



(Initial Volume / Initial Temperature) = (Final Volume / Final Temp)



The Attempt at a Solution



(0.0145 L / 516.45 K) = ( 0.06 L / Final Temp)

Final Temp = 2137 K

Variation = 2137 - 516.45 = 1620.55 K = 1347.4 degrees Celsius

I feel that I correctly did the problem but I have some doubts because the answer seems unintuitive.

Thanks in advance for the help.

How do you get 516.45 K as the initial temperature? :confused:

What is (273+24.3)?
 

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