Answer to Question #339587 in General Chemistry for Angela

Question

2. Which of the following phenomena best illustrates Charles' Law?Explain your answer.

A. Carbon dioxide being dissolved in water B. Expansion of the balloon as it is being submerged in hot water

C. Breathing apparatus being used by a patient

D. Leavening agent causing the fluffiness of cake products

Answer 1

The physical principle known as Charles' law states that the volume of a gas equals a constant value multiplied by its temperature as measured on the Kelvin scale (zero Kelvin corresponds to -273.15 degrees Celsius).16.11. 1998 г.

B.Expansion of the balloon as it is being submerged in hot water. At this pricess temperature is changed, so the volume changes too.

$V_1/T_1=V_2/T_2$