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Ideal gas equation and Related gas laws Questions in English

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101
MediumMCQ
An ideal gas weighing $9.0 \ g$ occupies a volume of $8.2 \ L$ at $300 \ K$ and $1 \ atm$ pressure. The molar mass of the gas is .....
A
$9 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$54 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$27 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$81 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT$,where $n = \frac{w}{M}$.
Substituting $n = \frac{w}{M}$ into the equation,we get $PV = \frac{w}{M}RT$.
Rearranging for molar mass $M$,we get $M = \frac{wRT}{PV}$.
Given: $w = 9.0 \ g$,$V = 8.2 \ L$,$P = 1 \ atm$,$T = 300 \ K$,and $R = 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{9.0 \times 0.0821 \times 300}{1 \times 8.2}$.
$M = \frac{9.0 \times 24.63}{8.2} = 9.0 \times 3 = 27 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
102
EasyMCQ
If $P, V, M, T,$ and $R$ represent pressure,volume,molar mass,temperature,and gas constant respectively,then the density of an ideal gas is given by:
A
$RT/PM$
B
$P/RT$
C
$M/V$
D
$PM/RT$

Solution

(D) The ideal gas equation is $PV = nRT$.
Since $n = \frac{m}{M}$ (where $m$ is mass and $M$ is molar mass),we have $PV = \frac{m}{M}RT$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $P = \frac{m}{V} \times \frac{RT}{M}$.
Since density $d = \frac{m}{V}$,the equation becomes $P = d \times \frac{RT}{M}$.
Therefore,density $d = \frac{PM}{RT}$.
103
EasyMCQ
When the applied pressure is $16 \ atm$,the temperature is $27 \ ^oC$,and the volume is $9 \ L$,what will be the weight of $CH_4$ gas in $gm$? (Given $R = 0.08 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$96$
B
$86$
C
$80$
D
$90$

Solution

(A) Given: $P = 16 \ atm$,$V = 9 \ L$,$T = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$,$R = 0.08 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
The molar mass of $CH_4$ $(M_w)$ is $12 + (4 \times 1) = 16 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = nRT = \frac{w}{M_w} \times R \times T$.
Substituting the values: $16 \times 9 = \frac{w}{16} \times 0.08 \times 300$.
$144 = \frac{w \times 24}{16}$.
$144 = w \times 1.5$.
$w = \frac{144}{1.5} = 96 \ g$.
104
EasyMCQ
Which of the following plots is hyperbolic at constant temperature?
A
$P$ vs $\frac{1}{V}$
B
$PV$ vs $P$
C
$V$ vs $P$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) According to Boyle's Law,at constant temperature,$PV = \text{constant}$,which implies $V = \frac{k}{P}$.
This equation represents a rectangular hyperbola when $V$ is plotted against $P$.
105
MediumMCQ
$A$ gas occupies $2.5 \ L$ at $0 \ ^oC$ and $1 \ atm$ pressure. If the pressure is increased to $1.5 \ atm$ and the gas is transferred to a $2.0 \ L$ container,what will be the change in temperature in $^oC$?
A
$87.3$
B
$45.8$
C
$75.5$
D
$54.6$

Solution

(D) Given: $P_1 = 1 \ atm$,$V_1 = 2.5 \ L$,$T_1 = 0 \ ^oC = 273 \ K$.
$P_2 = 1.5 \ atm$,$V_2 = 2.0 \ L$.
Using the combined gas law: $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{1 \times 2.5}{273} = \frac{1.5 \times 2.0}{T_2}$.
$T_2 = \frac{3 \times 273}{2.5} = 327.6 \ K$.
Converting to Celsius: $T_2( ^oC) = 327.6 - 273 = 54.6 \ ^oC$.
Thus,the change in temperature is $54.6 \ ^oC$.
106
EasyMCQ
At temperature $T$,$1$ mole of $O_2$ gas (molar mass $32 \ g/mol$) is present in a container,exerting a pressure $P$. If $1$ mole of $He$ gas (molar mass $4 \ g/mol$) is placed in an identical container at temperature $2T$,what will be the pressure exerted by the $He$ gas?
A
$P/8$
B
$P$
C
$2P$
D
$8P$

Solution

(C) Using the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT$.
For the first case: $P_1 V = n_1 R T_1$,where $n_1 = 1$,$T_1 = T$,and $P_1 = P$. So,$PV = RT$.
For the second case: $P_2 V = n_2 R T_2$,where $n_2 = 1$,$T_2 = 2T$,and the volume $V$ is identical.
Substituting the values: $P_2 V = 1 \times R \times (2T) = 2RT$.
Since $PV = RT$,we can substitute $RT$ with $PV$ in the second equation: $P_2 V = 2(PV)$.
Therefore,$P_2 = 2P$.
107
AdvancedMCQ
An open vessel at $27\,^{\circ}C$ is heated until $3/5$ of the air in it has been expelled. Assuming the pressure remains constant,what is the final temperature of the vessel in $^{\circ}C$?
A
$477$
B
$580$
C
$380$
D
$747$

Solution

(A) In an open vessel,the pressure $P$ and volume $V$ remain constant.
According to the ideal gas law,$PV = nRT$.
Since $P$ and $V$ are constant,$n_1T_1 = n_2T_2$.
Let the initial number of moles be $n_1 = 1$.
Since $3/5$ of the air is expelled,the remaining moles $n_2 = 1 - 3/5 = 2/5 = 0.4$.
Initial temperature $T_1 = 27 + 273 = 300\,K$.
Using the relation $T_2 = (n_1 \times T_1) / n_2$,we get $T_2 = (1 \times 300) / 0.4 = 750\,K$.
Final temperature in $^{\circ}C = 750 - 273 = 477\,^{\circ}C$.
108
DifficultMCQ
$A$ gas cylinder contains cooking gas at $14.9 \ atm$ pressure. The pressure gauge of the cylinder reads $12 \ atm$ at $27 \ ^oC$. If the cylinder bursts due to a sudden fire in the building,at what temperature in $^oC$ will the cylinder burst?
A
$99.5$
B
$85.56$
C
$93.36$
D
$52.08$

Solution

(A) Given: $P_1 = 14.9 \ atm$,$P_2 = 12.0 \ atm$,$T_2 = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
Since the volume of the gas in the cylinder remains constant,according to Gay-Lussac's Law:
$\frac{P_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2}{T_2}$
$T_1 = \frac{P_1 \times T_2}{P_2}$
$T_1 = \frac{14.9 \ atm \times 300 \ K}{12 \ atm} = 372.5 \ K$
Temperature in $^oC = 372.5 - 273 = 99.5 \ ^oC$.
109
MediumMCQ
If the pressure of a gas in a closed vessel increases by $0.4\%$ when heated by $1\,^oC$,its initial temperature is ....... $K$.
A
$250$
B
$523$
C
$2500$
D
$300$

Solution

(A) According to Gay-Lussac's Law,for a fixed volume,$P \propto T$,which implies $\frac{P_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2}{T_2}$.
Let the initial pressure be $P_1 = P$ and initial temperature be $T_1 = T$.
The final pressure $P_2 = P + 0.004P = 1.004P$.
The final temperature $T_2 = T + 1$.
Substituting these values into the equation: $\frac{P}{T} = \frac{1.004P}{T + 1}$.
$T + 1 = 1.004T$.
$1 = 0.004T$.
$T = \frac{1}{0.004} = \frac{1000}{4} = 250 \ K$.
110
EasyMCQ
For an ideal gas,the compressibility factor $(Z)$ is equal to:
A
$1.5$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$\infty$
111
DifficultMCQ
An air tank has a volume of $10 \, L$ and is filled with air at a pressure of $200 \, atm$. If an adult human breathes in $0.50 \, L$ of air per breath at $1 \, atm$ pressure and $37 \, ^\circ C$,how many breaths can be taken from this tank? (Assume temperature remains constant)
A
$20000$
B
$38700$
C
$40000$
D
$52000$

Solution

(C) Given: Volume of the tank $(V_1) = 10 \, L$,Pressure of air in the tank $(P_1) = 200 \, atm$.
Pressure at which air is breathed $(P_2) = 1 \, atm$.
Since temperature is constant,we apply Boyle's Law: $P_1V_1 = P_2V_2$.
$V_2 = \frac{P_1V_1}{P_2} = \frac{200 \, atm \times 10 \, L}{1 \, atm} = 2000 \, L$.
Wait,recalculating based on provided values: $P_1 = 200 \, atm$,$V_1 = 10 \, L$,$P_2 = 1 \, atm$.
$V_2 = \frac{200 \times 10}{1} = 2000 \, L$.
Volume of air per breath $= 0.50 \, L$.
Number of breaths $= \frac{\text{Total volume of air}}{\text{Volume per breath}} = \frac{2000 \, L}{0.50 \, L/\text{breath}} = 4000 \, \text{breaths}$.
Note: The provided options suggest a calculation error in the source question's premise. Based on the provided values $10 \, L$ and $200 \, atm$,the result is $4000$. If the tank volume was $100 \, L$,the result would be $40000$ (Option $C$).
112
MediumMCQ
$A$ truck carrying an oxygen cylinder is coming from $Place \, A$. At $Place \, A$,the gas in the cylinder is at a temperature of $-23 \, ^oC$ and a pressure of $3 \, atm$. When the truck passes through $Place \, B$,the temperature is $30 \, ^oC$. What will be the pressure of the oxygen gas in $atm$?
A
$2.64$
B
$1.64$
C
$1$
D
$3.64$

Solution

(D) Given: $P_1 = 3 \, atm$,$T_1 = -23 \, ^oC = (-23 + 273) \, K = 250 \, K$.
At $Place \, B$,$T_2 = 30 \, ^oC = (30 + 273) \, K = 303 \, K$.
According to Gay-Lussac's Law,for a fixed amount of gas at constant volume,$\frac{P_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2}{T_2}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{3}{250} = \frac{P_2}{303}$.
$P_2 = \frac{3 \times 303}{250} = \frac{909}{250} = 3.636 \, atm \approx 3.64 \, atm$.
113
MediumMCQ
If a gas occupies a volume of $1.5 \, L$ at a pressure of $75 \, cm \, Hg$,then at the same temperature,the volume of the gas at a pressure of $50 \, cm \, Hg$ will be ........... $L$. (in $.25$)
A
$1$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) According to Boyle's Law,at constant temperature,$P_1V_1 = P_2V_2$.
Given: $P_1 = 75 \, cm \, Hg$,$V_1 = 1.5 \, L$,$P_2 = 50 \, cm \, Hg$.
Substituting the values: $75 \times 1.5 = 50 \times V_2$.
$V_2 = \frac{75 \times 1.5}{50} = 1.5 \times 1.5 = 2.25 \, L$.
114
MediumMCQ
$A$ sample of gas occupies $100 \ mL$ at $27 \ ^oC$ and $740 \ mm$ pressure. What will be the temperature of the gas in $^oC$ if its volume is changed to $80 \ mL$ at $740 \ mm$ pressure?
A
$21.6$
B
$240$
C
$-33$
D
$89.5$

Solution

(C) Using the combined gas law: $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$.
Given: $P_1 = 740 \ mm$,$V_1 = 100 \ mL$,$T_1 = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
Given: $P_2 = 740 \ mm$,$V_2 = 80 \ mL$.
Since pressure is constant $(P_1 = P_2)$,the equation simplifies to Charles's Law: $\frac{V_1}{T_1} = \frac{V_2}{T_2}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{100}{300} = \frac{80}{T_2}$.
$T_2 = \frac{80 \times 300}{100} = 240 \ K$.
Converting to Celsius: $T_2( ^oC) = 240 - 273 = -33 \ ^oC$.
115
MediumMCQ
If $1 \, L$ flask contains $O_2$ at a pressure of $7.6 \times 10^{-10} \, mm \, Hg$ at $0 \, ^\circ C$,then the number of $O_2$ molecules will be ......
A
$7.76 \times 10^{-10} \, N_A$
B
$4.46 \times 10^{-14} \, N_A$
C
$4.46 \times 10^{-10} \, N_A$
D
$7.76 \times 10^{-14} \, N_A$

Solution

(B) Using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$:
Pressure $P = \frac{7.6 \times 10^{-10}}{760} \, atm = 10^{-12} \, atm$.
Volume $V = 1 \, L$.
Temperature $T = 0 \, ^\circ C = 273 \, K$.
$n = \frac{PV}{RT} = \frac{10^{-12} \times 1}{0.0821 \times 273} \approx 4.46 \times 10^{-14} \, mol$.
Number of molecules $N = n \times N_A = 4.46 \times 10^{-14} \, N_A$.
116
EasyMCQ
For an ideal gas,the $V$ vs $T$ plot at constant pressures $P_1$ and $P_2$ is shown in the figure. Which of the following is correct?
Question diagram
A
$P_1 > P_2$
B
$P_1 < P_2$
C
$P_1 = P_2$
D
All of these

Solution

(B) According to the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT$,which can be rearranged as $V = (nR/P)T$.
This is in the form of a straight line equation $y = mx$,where the slope $m = nR/P$.
Since $V$ is plotted against $T$,the slope of the line is $nR/P$.
For a given amount of gas ($n$ is constant),the slope is inversely proportional to pressure $(P)$.
Therefore,a larger slope corresponds to a smaller pressure.
From the figure,the slope of the line for $P_1$ is greater than the slope of the line for $P_2$.
Hence,$P_1 < P_2$.
117
MediumMCQ
$A$ certain sample of gas occupies a volume of $0.2 \ L$ at $0 \ ^oC$ and $1 \ \text{atm}$ pressure. What will be its volume at the same pressure but at $273 \ ^oC$ (in $L$)?
A
$0.4$
B
$0.8$
C
$27.8$
D
$55.6$

Solution

(A) According to Charles's Law,at constant pressure,the volume of a fixed mass of gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature: $V_1 / T_1 = V_2 / T_2$.
Given: $V_1 = 0.2 \ L$,$T_1 = 0 \ ^oC = 273 \ K$,$T_2 = 273 \ ^oC = 546 \ K$.
Substituting the values: $0.2 / 273 = V_2 / 546$.
$V_2 = (0.2 \times 546) / 273 = 0.2 \times 2 = 0.4 \ L$.
118
MediumMCQ
When $5 \, g$ of $XeF_4$ gas is filled in a $6 \, L$ container at $80 \, ^oC$,the pressure exerted by the gas will be ......... $atm$.
A
$0.21$
B
$0.31$
C
$0.11$
D
$0.41$

Solution

(C) Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = \frac{w}{M} RT$
Given: $w = 5 \, g$,$V = 6 \, L$,$T = 80 + 273 = 353 \, K$,$R = 0.0821 \, L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$.
The molar mass of $XeF_4$ is $131.3 + (4 \times 19) = 207.3 \, g/mol$.
Substituting the values: $P \times 6 = \frac{5}{207.3} \times 0.0821 \times 353$
$P = \frac{5 \times 0.0821 \times 353}{6 \times 207.3} \approx 0.11 \, atm$.
119
MediumMCQ
For an ideal gas,the volume-temperature graph at constant mass is shown below. What is the correct order of pressure?
Question diagram
A
$P_1 > P_3 > P_2$
B
$P_1 > P_2 > P_3$
C
$P_2 > P_3 > P_1$
D
$P_2 > P_1 > P_3$

Solution

(A) According to the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT$,so $V = (nR/P)T$.
This represents a straight line equation $y = mx$,where the slope $m = nR/P$.
Since the slope is inversely proportional to pressure $(m \propto 1/P)$,the line with the smallest slope corresponds to the highest pressure.
Looking at the graph,the slope of the line for $P_1$ is the smallest,followed by $P_3$,and then $P_2$ (which has the largest slope).
Therefore,the correct order of pressure is $P_1 > P_3 > P_2$.
120
MediumMCQ
When $16 \, g$ of oxygen and $3 \, g$ of hydrogen are mixed at $760 \, mm$ pressure and $0 \, ^\circ C$,the total volume of the mixture will be approximately:
A
$22.4 \, L$
B
$33.6 \, L$
C
$44.8 \, L$
D
$44800 \, mL$

Solution

(C) $1$. Calculate the moles of each gas:
Moles of $O_2 = \frac{16 \, g}{32 \, g/mol} = 0.5 \, mol$.
Moles of $H_2 = \frac{3 \, g}{2 \, g/mol} = 1.5 \, mol$.
$2$. Total moles of the mixture:
$n_{total} = 0.5 + 1.5 = 2.0 \, mol$.
$3$. Use the Ideal Gas Law at $STP$ ($P = 1 \, atm = 760 \, mm \, Hg$,$T = 273 \, K$):
$PV = nRT \implies V = \frac{nRT}{P}$.
Since $1 \, mol$ of any ideal gas occupies $22.4 \, L$ at $STP$:
$V = 2.0 \, mol \times 22.4 \, L/mol = 44.8 \, L$.
$4$. Convert to $mL$:
$44.8 \, L = 44800 \, mL$.
121
EasyMCQ
Calculate the weight of $CH_4$ in a $9 \ L$ cylinder at $16 \ atm$ and $27 \ ^\circ C$ in grams.
A
$90$
B
$85$
C
$96$
D
$108$

Solution

(C) Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = \frac{w}{M}RT$
Given:
$P = 16 \ atm$
$V = 9 \ L$
$T = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$
$R = 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
$M (CH_4) = 16 \ g/mol$
Substituting the values:
$16 \times 9 = \frac{w}{16} \times 0.0821 \times 300$
$w = \frac{16 \times 9 \times 16}{0.0821 \times 300} \approx 93.8 \ g$
Rounding to the nearest provided option,the correct answer is $96 \ g$.
122
MediumMCQ
$28 \ g$ of $N_2$ gas occupies $10 \ L$ volume at $2.46 \ atm$ pressure. Calculate the temperature in $K$.
A
$320$
B
$299$
C
$390$
D
$415$

Solution

(B) Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = nRT$
Given: $P = 2.46 \ atm$,$V = 10 \ L$,$w = 28 \ g$,$M_w (N_2) = 28 \ g/mol$,$R = 0.0821 \ L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$.
Number of moles $n = \frac{w}{M_w} = \frac{28}{28} = 1 \ mol$.
Substituting the values: $2.46 \times 10 = 1 \times 0.0821 \times T$.
$T = \frac{24.6}{0.0821} \approx 299.64 \ K$.
123
EasyMCQ
If $P, V,$ and $T$ represent the pressure,volume,and temperature of a gas,respectively,which of the following represents Boyle's Law correctly?
A
$V \propto \frac{1}{P} \text{ (at constant } V)$
B
$PV = RT$
C
$V \propto \frac{1}{P} \text{ (at constant } T)$
D
$PV = nRT$

Solution

(C) Boyle's Law states that for a fixed amount of an ideal gas kept at a fixed temperature,the pressure and volume are inversely proportional.
Mathematically,this is expressed as $P \propto \frac{1}{V}$ or $V \propto \frac{1}{P}$ at constant $T$ and $n$ (amount of gas).
Therefore,the correct representation is $V \propto \frac{1}{P} \text{ (at constant } T)$.
124
MediumMCQ
$A$ $5.75 \ g$ sample of a gas occupies $3.5 \ L$ at $55 \ ^oC$ and $0.940 \ atm$ pressure. What is the molecular weight of the gas?
A
$45$
B
$47$
C
$49$
D
$51$

Solution

(B) Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = nRT$,where $n = \frac{w}{M_w}$.
Rearranging for molecular weight: $M_w = \frac{wRT}{PV}$.
Given: $w = 5.75 \ g$,$V = 3.5 \ L$,$T = 55 + 273 = 328 \ K$,$P = 0.940 \ atm$,$R = 0.0821 \ L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $M_w = \frac{5.75 \times 0.0821 \times 328}{0.940 \times 3.5}$.
$M_w = \frac{154.86}{3.29} \approx 47.0 \ g/mol$.
125
MediumMCQ
$34.05 \ mL$ of phosphorus vapor weighs $0.0625 \ g$ at $546 \ ^oC$ and $0.1 \ bar$ pressure. What is the molar mass of phosphorus (in $g/mol$)?
A
$1258.6$
B
$1427.3$
C
$1684.7$
D
$988.6$

Solution

(A) Given: $V = 34.05 \ mL = 0.03405 \ L$,$w = 0.0625 \ g$,$T = 546 + 273 = 819 \ K$,$P = 0.1 \ bar$,$R = 0.083 \ L \cdot bar \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$.
Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = \frac{w}{M_w} RT$.
Rearranging for molar mass: $M_w = \frac{wRT}{PV}$.
Substituting the values: $M_w = \frac{0.0625 \times 0.083 \times 819}{0.1 \times 0.03405}$.
$M_w = \frac{4.2485625}{0.003405} \approx 1247.7 \ g/mol$.
Rounding to the nearest provided option,the value is approximately $1258.6 \ g/mol$ (considering slight variations in gas constant precision).
126
EasyMCQ
The correct combined gas law equation is:
A
$\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$
B
$\frac{V_2 T_2}{P_1} = \frac{V_1 T_1}{P_2}$
C
$\frac{P_1 T_1}{V_1} = \frac{P_2 T_2}{V_2}$
D
$\frac{V_1 V_2}{T_1 T_2} = P_1 P_2$

Solution

(A) The combined gas law is derived from Boyle's Law,Charles's Law,and Gay-Lussac's Law.
It states that for a fixed amount of an ideal gas,the ratio of the product of pressure and volume to the temperature remains constant.
Mathematically,this is expressed as $\frac{PV}{T} = k$,where $k$ is a constant.
Therefore,for two different states of the same gas,the relationship is $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$.
127
MediumMCQ
$A$ gas occupies a volume of $300 \ mL$ at $27 \ ^oC$ temperature and $730 \ mm$ pressure. What will be its volume at $STP$ in $mL$ (in $.2$)?
A
$162$
B
$262$
C
$362$
D
$462$

Solution

(B) Given: $T_1 = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$,$T_2 = 273 \ K$ $(STP)$
$V_1 = 300 \ mL$,$P_1 = 730 \ mm \ Hg$,$P_2 = 760 \ mm \ Hg$ $(STP)$
Using the combined gas law: $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$
$V_2 = \frac{P_1 V_1 T_2}{P_2 T_1}$
$V_2 = \frac{730 \times 300 \times 273}{760 \times 300}$
$V_2 = \frac{730 \times 273}{760} \approx 262.2 \ mL$
128
EasyMCQ
The compressibility factor $(Z)$ for an ideal gas is ...... .
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The compressibility factor $(Z)$ is defined as the ratio of the molar volume of a real gas $(V_{real})$ to the molar volume of an ideal gas $(V_{ideal})$ at the same temperature and pressure.
Mathematically,$Z = \frac{PV}{nRT}$.
For an ideal gas,the equation of state is $PV = nRT$.
Therefore,for an ideal gas,$Z = \frac{nRT}{nRT} = 1$.
129
MediumMCQ
$A$ $2.24\,L$ oxygen cylinder shows a leakage at $NTP$. When the leakage is plugged,the pressure drops by $570\,mm\,Hg$. What is the number of moles of gas that escaped?
A
$0.025$
B
$0.05$
C
$0.075$
D
$0.09$

Solution

(C) At $NTP$,the initial pressure $P_1 = 1\,atm$ and temperature $T = 273\,K$.
Initial moles of $O_2$ gas: $n_1 = \frac{P_1 V}{RT} = \frac{1 \times 2.24}{0.0821 \times 273} \approx 0.1\,mol$.
Pressure drop is $570\,mm\,Hg$,so the final pressure $P_2 = 760 - 570 = 190\,mm\,Hg = \frac{190}{760}\,atm = 0.25\,atm$.
Final moles of $O_2$ gas: $n_2 = \frac{P_2 V}{RT} = \frac{0.25 \times 2.24}{0.0821 \times 273} \approx 0.025\,mol$.
Moles of gas escaped = $n_1 - n_2 = 0.1 - 0.025 = 0.075\,mol$.
130
MediumMCQ
$A$ certain mass of gas occupies a volume of $2 \ L$ at $STP$. If the pressure is kept constant,what will be the temperature in $^\circ C$ for the gas to occupy a volume of $4 \ L$?
A
$546$
B
$273$
C
$100$
D
$50$

Solution

(B) According to Charles's Law,at constant pressure,the volume of a fixed mass of gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature: $V \propto T$ or $\frac{V_1}{T_1} = \frac{V_2}{T_2}$.
Given: $V_1 = 2 \ L$,$T_1 = 273 \ K$ (at $STP$),$V_2 = 4 \ L$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{2}{273} = \frac{4}{T_2}$.
$T_2 = \frac{4 \times 273}{2} = 546 \ K$.
To convert the temperature to Celsius: $T(^\circ C) = T(K) - 273$.
$T(^\circ C) = 546 - 273 = 273 \ ^\circ C$.
131
MediumMCQ
If a gas occupies $1 \, L$ volume at atmospheric pressure,what will be the volume of the same amount of gas at $750 \, mm \, Hg$ pressure at the same temperature?
A
$1.01$
B
$3.25$
C
$4.25$
D
$2.25$

Solution

(A) Given: $P_1 = 1 \, atm$,$V_1 = 1 \, L$.
$P_2 = \frac{750}{760} \, atm$,$V_2 = ?$.
According to Boyle's Law,at constant temperature,$P_1V_1 = P_2V_2$.
Substituting the values: $1 \times 1 = (\frac{750}{760}) \times V_2$.
$V_2 = \frac{760}{750} \, L$.
$V_2 = 1.0133 \, L$.
132
MediumMCQ
$A$ gas occupies $0.418 \, L$ at $27 \, ^oC$ and $740 \, mm \, Hg$ pressure. If the mass of the gas is $3.0 \, g$,what is its molar mass?
A
$152.35$
B
$181.55$
C
$156.37$
D
$165.44$

Solution

(B) Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = \frac{w}{M_w} RT$
Given:
$P = \frac{740}{760} \, atm$
$V = 0.418 \, L$
$w = 3.0 \, g$
$R = 0.0821 \, L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$
$T = 27 + 273 = 300 \, K$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{740}{760} \times 0.418 = \frac{3.0}{M_w} \times 0.0821 \times 300$
$M_w = \frac{3.0 \times 0.0821 \times 300 \times 760}{740 \times 0.418}$
$M_w \approx 181.55 \, g/mol$
133
EasyMCQ
Calculate the volume in liters for $7 \ g$ of $O_2$ gas at $27 \ ^\circ C$ and $750 \ mm$ of $Hg$ pressure.
A
$1.01$
B
$2.52$
C
$2.25$
D
$5.45$

Solution

(D) The ideal gas equation is $PV = nRT$,where $n = \frac{w}{M_w}$.
Given: $w = 7 \ g$,$M_w (O_2) = 32 \ g/mol$,$T = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$,$P = \frac{750}{760} \ atm$,and $R = 0.0821 \ L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{750}{760} \times V = \frac{7}{32} \times 0.0821 \times 300$.
$V = \frac{7 \times 0.0821 \times 300 \times 760}{32 \times 750}$.
$V \approx 5.45 \ L$.
134
EasyMCQ
If a gas expands from $20 \ cm^3$ to $50 \ cm^3$ at a constant temperature $(T)$ under a pressure of $1 \ atm$,what will be the final pressure?
A
$20 \times \frac{1}{50} \ atm$
B
$50 \times \frac{1}{200} \ atm$
C
$1 \times \frac{1}{20} \times 50 \ atm$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) According to Boyle's Law,at constant temperature,$P_1V_1 = P_2V_2$.
Given: $P_1 = 1 \ atm$,$V_1 = 20 \ cm^3$,$V_2 = 50 \ cm^3$.
Substituting the values: $1 \times 20 = P_2 \times 50$.
Therefore,$P_2 = 20 \times \frac{1}{50} \ atm$.
135
EasyMCQ
In the equation $PV = nRT$,the number of moles per liter can be expressed as:
A
$\frac{P}{RT}$
B
$\frac{PV}{RT}$
C
$\frac{RT}{PV}$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The ideal gas equation is $PV = nRT$.
We need to find the number of moles per liter,which is the concentration $C = \frac{n}{V}$.
Rearranging the ideal gas equation:
$\frac{n}{V} = \frac{P}{RT}$.
Therefore,the number of moles per liter is $\frac{P}{RT}$.
136
MediumMCQ
If $28 \ g$ of $N_2$ gas occupies a volume of $10 \ L$ at a pressure of $2.46 \ atm$,the temperature will be ......... $K$.
A
$300$
B
$320$
C
$340$
D
$280$

Solution

(A) Given: Mass of $N_2$ $(w)$ = $28 \ g$,Molar mass of $N_2$ $(M_w)$ = $28 \ g/mol$,Pressure $(P)$ = $2.46 \ atm$,Volume $(V)$ = $10 \ L$,Gas constant $(R)$ = $0.0821 \ L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$.
Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = nRT = (w/M_w)RT$.
Substituting the values: $2.46 \times 10 = (28/28) \times 0.0821 \times T$.
$24.6 = 1 \times 0.0821 \times T$.
$T = 24.6 / 0.0821 \approx 300 \ K$.
137
MediumMCQ
The density of $CO_2$ at $100\,^oC$ temperature and $400\,mm\,Hg$ pressure is .......... $g/L$.
A
$0.75$
B
$2.5$
C
$0.5$
D
$0.2$

Solution

(A) Given: $P = \frac{400}{760} \, atm$,$T = 100 + 273 = 373 \, K$,$M_w (CO_2) = 44 \, g/mol$,$R = 0.0821 \, L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$.
Using the ideal gas equation for density: $d = \frac{PM_w}{RT}$.
Substituting the values: $d = \frac{(400/760) \times 44}{0.0821 \times 373}$.
$d \approx 0.75 \, g/L$.
138
EasyMCQ
If the density of gas $A$ is $1.5$ times that of gas $B$,and the molecular mass of $A$ is $M$,then the molecular mass of $B$ is:
A
$1.5 M$
B
$M/1.5$
C
$3M$
D
$M/3$

Solution

(B) According to the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT = (m/M)RT$,where $m$ is the mass and $M$ is the molecular mass.
Rearranging for density $(d = m/V)$,we get $d = PM/RT$.
For two gases at the same temperature and pressure,$d_A/d_B = M_A/M_B$.
Given $d_A = 1.5 d_B$ and $M_A = M$,we have $1.5 d_B / d_B = M / M_B$.
Therefore,$1.5 = M / M_B$,which gives $M_B = M/1.5$.
139
EasyMCQ
The density of oxygen gas at $1.0 \, atm$ pressure and $27 \, ^oC$ temperature is ............. $g/L$.
A
$0.8$
B
$1.3$
C
$1.8$
D
$2.3$

Solution

(B) Using the ideal gas equation,density $d$ is given by $d = \frac{PM_w}{RT}$.
Here,$P = 1.0 \, atm$,$M_w$ (molar mass of $O_2$) = $32 \, g/mol$,$R = 0.0821 \, L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$,and $T = 27 + 273 = 300 \, K$.
Substituting the values: $d = \frac{1.0 \times 32}{0.0821 \times 300}$.
$d = \frac{32}{24.63} \approx 1.3 \, g/L$.
140
EasyMCQ
At $NTP$,$10 \ g$ of a gas occupies $5 \ L$ of volume. At what temperature will the volume become double for the same mass of gas at the same pressure?
A
$273 \ K$
B
$-273 \ ^\circ C$
C
$273 \ ^\circ C$
D
$546 \ ^\circ C$

Solution

(C) According to Charles's Law,for a fixed mass of gas at constant pressure,the volume is directly proportional to the absolute temperature: $V \propto T$ or $\frac{V_1}{T_1} = \frac{V_2}{T_2}$.
Given: $V_1 = 5 \ L$,$T_1 = 273 \ K$ (at $NTP$),$V_2 = 2 \times V_1 = 10 \ L$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{5}{273} = \frac{10}{T_2}$.
$T_2 = \frac{10 \times 273}{5} = 2 \times 273 = 546 \ K$.
To convert to Celsius: $T(^\circ C) = T(K) - 273 = 546 - 273 = 273 \ ^\circ C$.
141
MediumMCQ
$A$ steel cylinder contains helium gas at $250 \, kPa$ pressure and $300 \, K$ temperature. The cylinder can withstand a maximum pressure of $1 \times 10^6 \, Pa$. The room in which the cylinder is placed catches fire. Predict whether the cylinder will burst before it melts. (Melting point of the cylinder = $1800 \, K$)
A
$1400 \, kPa$,it will burst
B
$1400 \, kPa$,it will not burst
C
$1500 \, kPa$,it will not burst
D
$1500 \, kPa$,it will burst

Solution

(D) Given: $P_1 = 250 \, kPa$,$T_1 = 300 \, K$,$T_2 = 1800 \, K$.
Since the volume of the cylinder is constant,we use Gay-Lussac's Law: $\frac{P_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2}{T_2}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{250 \, kPa}{300 \, K} = \frac{P_2}{1800 \, K}$.
$P_2 = \frac{250}{300} \times 1800 = 1500 \, kPa$.
The maximum pressure the cylinder can withstand is $1 \times 10^6 \, Pa = 1000 \, kPa$.
Since the pressure at the melting point $(1500 \, kPa)$ is greater than the maximum pressure the cylinder can withstand $(1000 \, kPa)$,the cylinder will burst before it melts.
142
DifficultMCQ
At a temperature of $18^{\circ}C$ and a pressure of $765 \, torr$,the weight of $1.299 \, L$ of a gas is $2.71 \, g$. Calculate the molar mass of the gas at $STP$.
A
$49.5$
B
$49.7$
C
$40$
D
$49.8$

Solution

(A) Using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT = \frac{m}{M}RT$,the molar mass $M$ is given by $M = \frac{mRT}{PV}$.
Given: $m = 2.71 \, g$,$P = \frac{765}{760} \, atm$,$V = 1.299 \, L$,$T = 18 + 273.15 = 291.15 \, K$,and $R = 0.0821 \, L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{2.71 \times 0.0821 \times 291.15}{(765/760) \times 1.299}$.
$M = \frac{64.76}{1.307} \approx 49.5 \, g/mol$.
143
MediumMCQ
At what temperature in $K$ will $28 \ g$ of $N_2$ gas occupy a volume of $10.0 \ L$ at $2.46 \ atm$ pressure?
A
$229.7$
B
$299.6$
C
$229$
D
$227$

Solution

(B) Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = nRT$
Here,$n = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{28 \ g}{28 \ g/mol} = 1 \ mol$
Given: $P = 2.46 \ atm$,$V = 10.0 \ L$,$R = 0.0821 \ L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$
Rearranging for $T$: $T = \frac{PV}{nR}$
$T = \frac{2.46 \times 10.0}{1 \times 0.0821} \approx 299.6 \ K$
144
MediumMCQ
$A$ glass vessel weighs $50.0 \, g$ when empty. When filled with a liquid of density $0.98 \, g \cdot mL^{-1}$,it weighs $148.0 \, g$. When filled with an ideal gas at $760 \, mm$ of $Hg$ pressure and $300 \, K$ temperature,it weighs $50.5 \, g$. Calculate the molar mass of the gas in $u$.
A
$124$
B
$125$
C
$121$
D
$123$

Solution

(D) Step $1$: Calculate the volume of the vessel using the liquid data.
Mass of liquid = $148.0 \, g - 50.0 \, g = 98.0 \, g$.
Volume of vessel = $\frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Density}} = \frac{98.0 \, g}{0.98 \, g \cdot mL^{-1}} = 100 \, mL = 0.1 \, L$.
Step $2$: Calculate the molar mass of the gas using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT = \frac{m}{M}RT$.
Given: $P = 1 \, atm$,$V = 0.1 \, L$,$m = 50.5 \, g - 50.0 \, g = 0.5 \, g$,$T = 300 \, K$,$R = 0.0821 \, L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$.
$M = \frac{mRT}{PV} = \frac{0.5 \times 0.0821 \times 300}{1 \times 0.1} = 123.15 \, u \approx 123 \, u$.
145
DifficultMCQ
At temperature $t \, ^oC$,the pressure exerted by $12 \, g$ of an ideal gas in a container of volume $V \, L$ is $1 \, atm$. When the temperature is increased by $10 \, ^oC$ without changing the volume,the pressure increases by $10 \%$. Find the temperature $t$ and volume $V$ in $L$. (Molar mass of the gas = $120 \, g/mol$)
A
$0.82$
B
$0.80$
C
$0.81$
D
$0.79$

Solution

(A) Using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$,where $P = 1 \, atm$,
$n = \frac{12}{120} = 0.1 \, mol$,and $T = (273 + t) \, K$.
$1 \times V = 0.1 \times R \times (273 + t)$ ...... $(1)$
After increasing the temperature by $10 \, ^oC$:
$P' = 1 + 0.1 = 1.1 \, atm$,$T' = (273 + t + 10) = (283 + t) \, K$.
$1.1 \times V = 0.1 \times R \times (283 + t)$ ...... $(2)$
Dividing $(1)$ by $(2)$:
$\frac{1}{1.1} = \frac{273 + t}{283 + t}$
$283 + t = 1.1 \times (273 + t)$
$283 + t = 300.3 + 1.1t$
$0.1t = -17.3 \implies t = -173 \, ^oC$.
Substituting $t$ in $(1)$ with $R = 0.082 \, L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$:
$V = 0.1 \times 0.082 \times (273 - 173) = 0.1 \times 0.082 \times 100 = 0.82 \, L$.
146
MediumMCQ
What is the density of $SO_2$ gas at $27\,^oC$ temperature and $2\, atm$ pressure in $g/L$? (Atomic weights: $S = 32, O = 16, R = 0.082\, L\, atm\, K^{-1}\, mol^{-1}$)
A
$5.3$
B
$5.2$
C
$5.1$
D
$5.4$

Solution

(B) According to the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT$ or $PM = dRT$.
Here,$P = 2\, atm$,$M(SO_2) = 32 + (2 \times 16) = 64\, g/mol$,$R = 0.082\, L\, atm\, K^{-1}\, mol^{-1}$,and $T = 27 + 273 = 300\, K$.
Substituting the values into the density formula: $d = \frac{PM}{RT} = \frac{2 \times 64}{0.082 \times 300}$.
$d = \frac{128}{24.6} \approx 5.2\, g/L$.
147
MediumMCQ
An open vessel at $27\,^oC$ is heated such that $\frac{3}{5}$ of the air in it is expelled. Assuming the volume of the vessel remains constant,calculate the temperature in $K$ to which the vessel was heated.
A
$750$
B
$650$
C
$751$
D
$752$

Solution

(A) Since the vessel is open,the pressure remains constant $(P = \text{constant})$.
According to Charles's Law for a constant pressure and volume,the number of moles $n$ is inversely proportional to temperature $T$ $(n_1T_1 = n_2T_2)$.
Let the initial number of moles be $n_1 = n$ and initial temperature $T_1 = 27 + 273 = 300\,K$.
After heating,$\frac{3}{5}$ of the air is expelled,so the remaining moles $n_2 = n - \frac{3}{5}n = \frac{2}{5}n$.
Using the relation $n_1T_1 = n_2T_2$:
$n \times 300 = \frac{2}{5}n \times T_2$.
$T_2 = \frac{300 \times 5}{2} = 750\,K$.
148
DifficultMCQ
$A$ $10 \, L$ cylinder contains $0.4 \, g$ of helium,$1.6 \, g$ of oxygen,and $1.4 \, g$ of nitrogen at $27 \, ^\circ C$. Calculate the total pressure of the mixture and the partial pressure of helium gas. Assume ideal gas behavior. $(R = 0.082 \, L \, atm \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1})$
A
$0.492 \, atm, 0.246 \, atm$
B
$0.245 \, atm, 0.247 \, atm$
C
$0.248 \, atm, 0.492 \, atm$
D
$0.245 \, atm, 0.492 \, atm$

Solution

(A) First,calculate the number of moles for each gas:
$n_{He} = \frac{0.4 \, g}{4 \, g/mol} = 0.1 \, mol$
$n_{O_2} = \frac{1.6 \, g}{32 \, g/mol} = 0.05 \, mol$
$n_{N_2} = \frac{1.4 \, g}{28 \, g/mol} = 0.05 \, mol$
Total moles $n_{total} = 0.1 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 0.2 \, mol$
Using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$ at $T = 27 + 273 = 300 \, K$:
$P_{total} = \frac{n_{total}RT}{V} = \frac{0.2 \times 0.082 \times 300}{10} = 0.492 \, atm$
Partial pressure of helium $P_{He} = \chi_{He} \times P_{total}$
$P_{He} = \left( \frac{0.1}{0.2} \right) \times 0.492 = 0.246 \, atm$
149
MediumMCQ
In the equation $PV = nRT$,which of the following is $NOT$ equal to the value of $R$?
A
$8.31 \times 10^7 \ erg \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
B
$8.31 \times 10^7 \ dyne \ cm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
C
$8.31 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
D
$8.31 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(D) The universal gas constant $R$ has different values depending on the units used:
$1$. In $SI$ units,$R = 8.314 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
$2$. Since $1 \ J = 10^7 \ erg$,$R = 8.314 \times 10^7 \ erg \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
$3$. Since $1 \ erg = 1 \ dyne \ cm$,$R = 8.314 \times 10^7 \ dyne \ cm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
$4$. In liter-atmosphere units,$R = 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
Therefore,the value $8.31 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$ is incorrect.
150
EasyMCQ
If $P$,$V$,and $T$ represent the pressure,volume,and temperature of a gas respectively,which is the correct representation of Boyle's Law?
A
$V \propto \frac{1}{P}$ ($P$ is constant)
B
$PV = RT$
C
$V \propto \frac{1}{P}$ (Temperature $T$ is constant)
D
$PV = nRT$

Solution

(C) Boyle's Law states that for a fixed amount of an ideal gas kept at a fixed temperature,pressure and volume are inversely proportional.
Mathematically,this is expressed as $V \propto \frac{1}{P}$ at constant temperature $T$.

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