R in PV=nRT
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Re: R in PV=nRT
It's essentially a constant usually equal to 8.315 JK^-1mol^-1. I am sure it will be on our constant sheet.
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Re: R in PV=nRT
Depending on the units of pressure and volume, R can take on different values. A common example is when you are given P in atm (atmospheres) and V in L (liters). In this case R=0.0821(atm*L)/(mol*K)
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Re: R in PV=nRT
R is a constant in the ideal gas law (PV=nRT) and has multiple unit derrivations that can all be found on the equations and constants sheet! So no need to memorize the value or units!
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Re: R in PV=nRT
R is the gas constant and it is important to note that it differs depending on whether atm, torr, or bar is used for the pressure unit.
Re: R in PV=nRT
Different problems will have different units, so as long as you match the unit to the corresponding R value you should be good. Here is a list with some R values:
0.0821 (atm L)/(mol K)
0.0831 (bar L)/(mol K)
8.314 (J)/(K mol)
62.36 (torr L)/(mol K) or (mmHg L)/(mol K)
1.987 (cal)/ (mol K)
0.0821 (atm L)/(mol K)
0.0831 (bar L)/(mol K)
8.314 (J)/(K mol)
62.36 (torr L)/(mol K) or (mmHg L)/(mol K)
1.987 (cal)/ (mol K)
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Re: R in PV=nRT
PV=nRT is the Ideal Gas Law equation. To answer your question, the R is the ideal gas law constant and there are varying corresponding values (for the most part, problems will specify which value to use.) Some examples can include bar or atm.
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Re: R in PV=nRT
The ideal gas law is PV = nRT, where n is the number of moles, and R is universal gas constant. The value of R depends on the units involved, but is usually stated with S.I. units as: R = 8.314 J/mol. It is just a constant to use in the equation.
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Re: R in PV=nRT
R is a constant known as the gas constant. Its units are represented as Joules . mol^-1 and various other units such as atmospheres.
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