Exercise

12. a The densities of air at 85C, 0C, and 100C are 1.877 g dm3, 1.294 g dm3, and
0.946 g dm3, respectively. From these data, and assuming that air obeys Charless law,
determine a value for the absolute zero of temperature in degrees Celsius.

Answer:
Charles Law Constant Pressure
Use equation y=mx+c to find the solution because the data given produces straight line.
Density Volume Temperatur
e
1.877 0.53276505 -85
1
1.294 0.77279752 0
7
0.946 1.05708245 100
2

Make a graph from the table above, and we will get the gradient c = -272,85

So to answer aboves question, substitute x value to 0, and we will get that y = -272,85.

a value for the absolute zero of temperature in degrees Celsius is -272,85 0C

12.b A certain sample of a gas has a volume of 20.00 dm3 at 0C and 1.000 atm. A plot of the
experimental data of its volume against the Celsius temperature, , at constant p, gives a
straight line of slope 0.0741 dm3 (C)1. From these data alone (without making use of the
perfect gas law), determine the absolute zero of temperature in degrees Celsius.

Answer:

Given: m (slope) = 0.0471 volume: 20 dm3 Temperature: 00C, 1 atm

Using the equation: y=mx+c

Insert data to the equation given.
0 = 0.0741(20) + c c = -1,482

substitute the equation with x=0; y = -1.482

value of absolute zero of temperature in degrees Celsius is -1.482 0C