Questions on Ideal Gas Homework: Solving for Pressure

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The discussion revolves around solving for pressure in an ideal gas scenario using the equation PV = nRT. Users are seeking clarification on unit conversions, particularly the proper use of the gas constant R and the conversion from atmospheres to pascals. There is some confusion regarding the units not canceling out correctly, with specific attention given to ensuring the correct values for R and atmospheric pressure are used. Additionally, a separate question about the mass of nitrogen at standard temperature and pressure is introduced, but it is suggested that this should be addressed in a different thread. Overall, the focus remains on understanding the ideal gas law and unit conversions.
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Homework Statement


Unknown: Pressure

Given:
V: 0.002 L
n: 0.019 mol
R: 8.31 (uh..any units here..?)
T: 498 K

Homework Equations


PV= nRT

The Attempt at a Solution


For some reason, the units don't cancel out when I attempt to reach the solution when I try to get the Pressure. So what are the proper units that I need to get a proper answer? I know the answer should be in kPa, but the "K, mol, L" units don't cancel out...Help~
 
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with the given units you need to use

R=0.082058 L*atm*mol-1*K-1

and convert atm to Pa where

1 atm = 101325 Pa
 
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small correction

You forgot the period between the 1 and the 3 :P
So its really 101.325 Pa

bob1182006 I'm sure you already knew this, but I'm mainly saying it so Live_4Ever! won't get confused.
 
Not so! Bob has the conversion correct, 1 atm is about 1e5 Pa.
 
Oh woops~

Sorry, i misread the units that were used...i thought it said KPa. Thanks for the correction marcusl, and sorry about that bob1182006 :biggrin:
 
Hi every1 there
I've a qtn troubling me !
A cylinder contains 2.0kg og Nitrogen at a pressure of 3.0x10^6 Pa and a temperature of 17 degrees ! What mass of nitrogen would a cylinder of the same mass contain at standard temperature and pressure?
 
shouldn't you have posted this in your own thread?
 
Avi1794 said:
Hi every1 there
I've a qtn troubling me !
A cylinder contains 2.0kg og Nitrogen at a pressure of 3.0x10^6 Pa and a temperature of 17 degrees ! What mass of nitrogen would a cylinder of the same mass contain at standard temperature and pressure?

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