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  • Calculating Volume for a Given Amount of Helium Gas: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to solve this problem using the Ideal Gas Law:

    1. Understand the Ideal Gas Law

    The Ideal Gas Law is a fundamental equation in chemistry that relates the pressure (P), volume (V), number of moles (n), and temperature (T) of an ideal gas:

    PV = nRT

    Where:

    * R is the ideal gas constant (8.314 J/mol·K)

    2. Convert Units

    * Pressure: The pressure is given in kPa (kilopascals). Convert it to Pascals (Pa): 204.6 kPa = 204600 Pa

    * Temperature: The temperature is given in Kelvin (K), which is the correct unit for the Ideal Gas Law.

    3. Rearrange the Ideal Gas Law to Solve for Volume

    V = (nRT) / P

    4. Plug in the Values

    V = (0.80 mol * 8.314 J/mol·K * 300 K) / 204600 Pa

    5. Calculate the Volume

    V ≈ 0.0097 m³

    6. Convert to Liters (Optional)

    Since 1 m³ = 1000 L, the volume in liters is:

    V ≈ 9.7 L

    Therefore, you would need approximately 9.7 liters to store 0.80 moles of helium gas at 204.6 kPa and 300 K.

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