Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A constant-volume gas thermometer reads at and at . Assuming the pressure changes in a straight line with temperature, at what Celsius temperature would the pressure be zero?
Ideal gas: , with , , . For a fixed amount, . Always use kelvin. A constant-volume gas thermometer reads .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Slope. per degree.
Step 2. Zero. degrees below .
Answer: About .
Check. Any gas, at any starting pressure, gives the same point.
Watch out. Real gases liquefy first; the straight line is an extrapolation.
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