Ideal Gas Law PV=nRT — FRCA Primary MCQ

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Regarding the universal gas equation (ideal gas law) which of the following is correct?

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Correct answer: E — PV = nRT where n is number of moles / R is the universal gas constant / T is absolute temperature

The ideal gas law PV = nRT combines Boyle's / Charles's / and Avogadro's laws. P = pressure / V = volume / n = number of moles / R = universal gas constant (8.314 J/(mol·K)) / T = absolute temperature (Kelvin). This equation allows calculation of gas volumes under different conditions of temperature and pressure.

Reference: Al-Shaikh Stacey 2019 Essentials of Anaesthetic Equipment