Reversible Process: Final Temp Calc of Argon Mass 12.0g

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Gil-H
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Homework Statement


Calculate the final temperature of a sample of argon of mass 12.0 g that is expanded
reversibly and adiabatically from 1.0 L at 273.15 K to 3.0 L.


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The Attempt at a Solution



n = 12[g]/40[g][mol]-1 = 0.3 [mol]

pVi=nRTi

p = 0.3[mol]0.082[L][atm][K]-1[mol]-1/1[L] = 6.7 [atm]

Tf = pVf/nR = 6.7[atm]3[L]/0.3[mol]0.082[L][atm][K]-1[mol]-1 = 817.07 [K]

What is wrong? What have I overlooked?
I think it has something to do with the term 'reversibly', but how?
 
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Gil-H said:
p = 0.3[mol]0.082[L][atm][K]-1[mol]-1/1[L] = 6.7 [atm]

How can that be correct? You haven't multiplied in the temperature.

To solve this problem, you need to use an equation that's specifically meant for adiabatic expansion/contraction. Do you know the equation?