How many N2 molecules are in a 500mL container at 780mm Hg and 135°C?

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Can someone please get me started on this one homework question? How many molecules of N2 are in a 500mL container at 780mm Hg and 135 degress celsius?


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David
 
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A mole of a gas at STP (0deg C and 1 atmosphere) always occupy the same volume, about 22.4litres.
The volume expands linearly with absolute temperature and decreases linearly with pressure.
Call back if you need more hints.
 
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with all the given variables that you are given, what formula should you use?