Calculate Density of Ideal Gas at 250 kPa, 4 g, 50 cm^3

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In summary, the formula for calculating density of an ideal gas is density = mass / volume. The mass is given as 4 g and the volume as 50 cm^3. The ideal gas constant, denoted by R, has a value of 8.314 J/mol*K. The units for pressure are typically in kilopascal (kPa), while the units for volume can vary but are often in cubic meters (m^3). This formula can be used for any type of gas as long as the conditions are within the ideal gas law. Using the given values of 250 kPa, 4 g, and 50 cm^3, the density of the ideal gas is 0.08 g/cm^3
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A 100 cm^3 container has 4 g of an ideal gas in it at 250 kPa. If the volume is changed to 50 cm^3 and the temperature remains constant, what is the new density in kg/m^3.

Any help would be greatly appreciated to help me understand! Thanks
 
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Density is mass/volume
What have you changed, what stays the same?
 
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PV=nRT
 

What is the formula for calculating density of an ideal gas?

The formula for calculating density of an ideal gas is density = mass / volume. In this case, the mass is given as 4 g and the volume as 50 cm^3.

What is the value of the ideal gas constant?

The ideal gas constant, denoted by R, has a value of 8.314 J/mol*K.

What are the units for pressure and volume?

The units for pressure are typically in kilopascal (kPa), while the units for volume can vary but are often in cubic meters (m^3).

Can this formula be used for any type of gas?

Yes, the formula for calculating density of an ideal gas can be used for any type of gas as long as the conditions are within the ideal gas law.

What is the density of the ideal gas at 250 kPa, 4 g, and 50 cm^3?

Using the formula, density = mass / volume, we can calculate the density of the ideal gas to be 0.08 g/cm^3.

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