A sample of nitrogen gas is confined to a 14.0 L container at 375 torr and 37.0°C. How many moles of nitrogen are in the container?
A)0.271 mol
B)2.27 mol
C)3.69 mol
D)206 mol
E)227 mol

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Using the ideal gas law, PV = nRT, where P = 375 torr (converted to atm = 375/760), V = 14.0 L, R = 0.0821 L·atm/mol·K, and T = 37.0°C (converted to Kelvin = 310 K), we can solve for n (moles of nitrogen). The calculation gives approximately 0.271 mol.

A Sample of Nitrogen Gas Is Confined to a 14