Question:

If the pressure of an ideal gas is doubled and its absolute temperature is halved, the volume will become

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For fixed amount of gas, use \(\frac{PV}{T}=\text{constant}\). Always use absolute temperature.
  • \(\frac{1}{4}\) of initial volume
  • \(\frac{1}{2}\) initial volume
  • Same as initial volume
  • \(2\) times of initial volume
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Solution and Explanation

Concept: For an ideal gas: \[ PV=nRT \] For a fixed amount of gas: \[ \frac{PV}{T}=\text{constant} \]

Step 1:
Let initial pressure, volume, and temperature be: \[ P,\quad V,\quad T \]

Step 2:
Final pressure is doubled: \[ P'=2P \] Final absolute temperature is halved: \[ T'=\frac{T}{2} \]

Step 3:
Use: \[ \frac{PV}{T}=\frac{P'V'}{T'} \] \[ \frac{PV}{T}=\frac{(2P)V'}{\frac{T}{2}} \] \[ \frac{PV}{T}=\frac{4PV'}{T} \]

Step 4:
Cancel \(P\) and \(T\). \[ V=4V' \] \[ V'=\frac{V}{4} \] Therefore, the final volume becomes: \[ \boxed{\frac{1}{4}\text{ of initial volume}} \]
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