PV=nRT: Volume of Container or Gas? Impact on Temperature?

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The discussion centers on the ideal gas law, PV=nRT, specifically questioning whether "V" represents the volume of the container or the gas itself. It clarifies that the volume in the equation refers to the volume of the gas, which can be affected by the container's size. Squeezing a balloon decreases the gas volume, increasing pressure, but does not inherently increase temperature unless the compression is rapid. The conversation also touches on the conditions under which compression leads to temperature increases, indicating that adiabatic compression is necessary for a temperature rise. Understanding these principles is crucial for applying the ideal gas law effectively.
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i had a question PV=nRT
is the V the volume of the container or the gas

and if it was the container
and i had a balloon and i squeezed it decreasing the volume increasing the pressure
will that increase the temperature?

thank you
 
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abdo799 said:
is the V the volume of the container or the gas

How can the volume of the container be different from the volume of the gas?
 
No, it would just increase the pressure.
 
what's the kind of compression will result in
an increase temperature then?
 

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