CHEM 01L

Experiment 7

Gas Laws

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Name: Isagani Carlo L. Rasonable Schedule: 8-11 am

Grade and Block: 11 N Teacher: Ms. Thelma Dalman

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7.3 Home Experiment

1. Did the volume decrease, increase, or remain the same after the balloon was placed inside the
refrigerator? What caused the change in the volume of the balloon? Explain. [2 points]
The volume of the balloon decreased after being placed in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. When the
temperature inside the refrigerator drops, the gas particles inside the balloon move closer, decreasing its
volume and causing the balloon to gradually shrink.

2. Based on the given values (V1,V2, and T1) from the experiment, calculate the final
temperature, T2, (in K) when the balloon was placed inside the refrigerator or in a large bowl with ice.
Use the formula
�1 �
�
= �2 to solve for T2. Then, convert to ⁰C. [3 points]
1 2

300.15K �2
=
5424.6 cm3 4445.2 cm3

�������. ��(�)(��� ) = ����. �(��� )(��)

�������. ��(�)(��� )
= �2
����. �(��� )

T2 = 245.96 K
T2 = 245.96 − 273.15
�� =− ��. ��� �
3. From the temperature and volume values obtained, what is the relationship between temperature
and volume of a gas assuming constant pressure and a fixed amount of gas, is it directly or inversely
proportional? What Gas Law does this correspond to? [2 points]
The volume will be directly proportional to the temperature at constant pressure. This goes in
accordance with Charles’ Law which states that when the temperature rises the volume of a vessel or
container increases. Contrarily, when the volume decreases this would mean that the temperature is
decreasing

7.4 Part A
1. What happens to the volume as the temperature is increased, that is, more heat is added in the
vessel containing the gas molecules? [1 point]
The more heat is added the bigger the vessel becomes as the gas molecules inside it would expand.

2. Are there any changes in the pressure reading? If yes, is the change in the pressure very big if you
compare it with the initial value? [1 point]
The pressure was kept constant for both the initial and end values, Thus, the pressure reading remained
unchanged.

3. Assuming that the pressure is held constant and the number of moles of the gas is maintained
constant, what gas law best describes the experiment? [1 point]
Charles' law best describes this experiment. The law applies to ideal gases that are kept at constant
pressure but have varying temperatures and volumes.

7.4 Part B
1. What happens to the pressure as the volume is decreased? [1 point]
There was a rise in pressure when the volume of the vessel decreased. This is because more particles are
hitting the sides of the container as they get compressed.

2. Are there any changes in the temperature? if yes, is the change very big as compared to the
previous value of the temperature? [1 point]
No, there were no changes in terms of temperature. In other words, the temperature was held constant.

3. Assuming that the temperature and the number of moles of the gas are held constant, what gas
law describes the experiment? [1 point]
The gas law which describes the experiment would be Boyle's Law. It states that if the temperature is
constant, the volume will be inversely proportional to the pressure.
II. Application. Answer the following numbers in relation to the Gas Laws.
1. If you dive deep into the ocean, will your lungs be larger or smaller? Explain briefly in terms of one
of the gas laws. [3 points]
Following Boyle’s Law, pressure and volume are inversely proportional to each other. Thus, once
pressure is applied, your lungs would compress as you go down to the bottom part of the ocean while the
volume of air in your body is reduced. Then, it will expand again as you go back to the surface. In other
words, the deeper you dive into the ocean the higher the pressure is, causing a decrease in the size of your
lungs.

2. At constant temperature and a fixed amount of gas, if the pressure exerted is doubled what is the
final volume of the gas? Explain briefly your choice. [4 points]
a) The final volume is twice the initial volume.
b) The final volume is four times the initial volume.
c) The final volume is half of the initial volume.
d) The final volume is one-fourth of the initial volume.
e) The final volume remains the same as the initial volume.
c) The final volume is half of the initial volume. This is because according to Boyle's Law, the
volume is inversely proportional to the pressure. Therefore, the ultimate volume would be halved
if the applied pressure has doubled.