Charles's Law states that the volume of a sample of gas is directly proportional to its Kelvin temperature if the pressure kept constant.
According to Charles' Law:
V1 / T1 = constant
After the change in temperature and volume,
V2 / T2 = constant
Combine the two:
V1 / T1 = V2 / T2
When any three of the four quantities in the equation are known, the fourth can be calculated. For example, if T1, V1 and V2 are known, the T2 can be solved by the following equation:
T2 = V2 x (T1/V1)
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With four quantities in V1 / T1 = V2 / T2 equation, given any three, the forth one can be calculated based on the Charles' Law.
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This is one step process, enter the known data and press Calculate to output the unknowns.
1. Select Charles' Law link from the front page or Charles tab from the Gases module. The Input and Output screen appears.
2. In the Input area, enter the three known quantities with a proper significant figure. Select the units associated with the input.
3. Click Calculate to output the answer.
4. The Show Work area on the right shows you step-by-step how your problem has been solved.
To start a new problem, click Reset. All Input fields will be cleared. Follow Step 1-3 again.