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The Ideal Gas Law — Unit test

Question 10 • LA-Chemistry A

The ideal gas constant, R has several different values that could be used. Which quantity causes these differences?

Answer
A
pressure
B
temperature
C
volume
D
moles

Explanation

The ideal gas constant has different numerical values depending on the units used in the gas law. For example, it can be written in units involving liters and atmospheres or cubic meters and pascals; the pressure units differ, so the numerical value changes. Thus, pressure is the correct choice.

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