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A sample of gas weighs 1.25 g, at 28 C occupying a volume of 2.50 x 10^2 ml and its pressure is 715 torr. What is the molar mass in grams?

Correct answer: A. 131.1

  • A. 131.1
  • B. 1.311
  • C. 1.212
  • D. 122.1

Explanation

Mass of gas = 1.25 g The volume of gas = 2.50 x 102 ml= 0.25 L Pressure of gas = 715 torr The temperature of gas = Using the ideal gas law, PV=nRT PV=(m/M)RT M=mRT/PV where, M = Molar mass of gas W = Mass of gas R = gas constant T = temperature of the gas P = Pressure of gas V = Volume of gas Now put all the given values in the above formula, and we get the value of the molar mass of gas. M=(1.25)(62.364)(1.25)/(715)(0.25) M=131.1g/mol

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