An oxygen tank has a pressure of 12 atm at 295 K.The maximum pressure that the tank can hold is 25 atm.What is the maximum temperature at which the tank can be stored?
A) 610 K
B) 590 K
C) 350 K
D) 140 K
E) 0.98 K

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using the ideal gas law in the form of P1/T1 = P2/T2, where P1 = 12 atm, T1 = 295 K, and P2 = 25 atm, we solve for T2 = (25 atm / 12 atm) * 295 K = 610.42 K, which rounds to 610 K.

An Oxygen Tank Has a Pressure of 12 Atm at 295