Question

Calculate the volume that 42g of nitrogen gas (N2)occupies at standard temperature and pressure.​

Answer 1

Nitrogen gas has a molar mass of about 28.0134 g/mol. Then we have a starting amount of

(42 g) / (28.0134 g/mol) ≈ 1.4993 mol

of N₂.

At standard temperature and pressure, one mole of an ideal gas occupies a volume of about 22.4 L. Then 42 g, or 1.4993 mol, of N₂ takes up

(1.4993 mol) × (22.4 L/mol) ≈ 33.6 L