Trouble Solving Volume of Condensed Water

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The discussion centers on calculating the volume of condensed water from steam using the ideal gas law equation, pV=nRT. The user seeks assistance in rearranging the equation to find the volume of liquid water after cooling steam at 300 degrees Celsius and 10.0 atm pressure. The confusion arises from the application of the ideal gas law in this context, which is not directly related to quantum physics. The correct approach involves understanding the phase change from gas to liquid and the properties of water under these conditions.

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I'm having some trouble getting started on this one:

3.00×10^4 cm^3 of 300 degrees C steam at a pressure of 10.0 atm is cooled until it condenses. What is the volume of the liquid water? Give your answer in cm^3.

I figure you use pV=nRT to solve. I've been trying to rearrange it, but am confused. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Firstly, why is this is Quantum Physics?

Secondly, why don't you show us the equation that you get when you rearrange it?
 

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