A balloon at sea level on earth (1 atm pressure, 19°C) takes up 14.5 L of space. The balloon travels to Mars where atmospheric pressure is 4.55 torr and the temperature is -55°C What is the volume of the balloon on Mars?

1807.24L

Explanation:

Using combined gas law equation:

P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2

Where;

P1 = pressure on Earth

P2 = Pressure on Mars

V1 = volume on Earth

V2 = volume on Mars

T1 = temperature on Earth

T2 = temperature on Mars

According to the information provided of the balloon in this question;

P1 = 1 atm

P2 = 4.55 torr = 4.55/760 = 0.00599atm

V1 = 14.5L

V2 = ?

T1 = 19°C = 19 + 273 = 292K

T2 = -55°C = -55 + 273 = 218K

Using P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2

1 × 14.5/292 = 0.00599 × V2/218

14.5/292 = 0.00599V2/218

Cross multiply

14.5 × 218 = 292 × 0.00599V2

3161 = 1.74908V2

V2 = 3161 ÷ 1.74908

V2 = 1807.24L

the answer would be a

the enthalpy of formation of water is given as -285.8kj/mol, which states that the enthalpy of formation is negative.

negative enthalpy of formation indicates that the heat is released during the reaction process. the heat is released from reaction to the surroundings the enthalpy is expressed with a negative sign with the energy given out in the reaction process.

the formation of water takes place by giving out heat which is -285.8 kj/mol.