When solving gas law problems, why is it important to convert to kelvin scale?
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When solving gas law problems, why is it important to convert to kelvin scale? and why is not celsius not appropiate
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When solving gas law problems, why is it important to convert to kelvin scale? and why is not celsius not appropiate
August 28th, 2010 at 2:55 am
because in the ideal gas formula (pv=nRt), the temperature is in kelvin. so if you use F or C, you will get the wrong answer. honkeydonkey25
August 29th, 2010 at 7:28 am
It is important because you are using a constant, R.
When using Kelvin, R is equal to .0821.
However, there are other R values for celcius and Fahrenheit that can be used, but that requires memorizing more numbers. .0821 however is scientific standard, so use kelvin or else you will calculate a different answer. Teslaman