What mass, in grams, of chlorine gas (Cl2) is contained in a 12.5-liter tank at 27.0 degrees Celsius and 2.85 atmospheres? Show all of the work used to solve this problem.

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13 April, 20:26

What mass, in grams, of chlorine gas (Cl2) is contained in a 12.5-liter tank at 27.0 degrees Celsius and 2.85 atmospheres? Show all of the work used to solve this problem.

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Aryana Casey · Answer 1

PV = nRT

P is pressure, V is volume, n is number of moles, R is the gas constant, T is temperature in K

(2.85 atm) (12.5 L) = (n) (.08206) (27 C + 273)

n = 1.45 moles x 35.45 grams / mol Cl2 = 51.3 grams