What is the Ideal Gas Law for a Two-Bulb System with Varying Temperatures?

In summary, two glass bulbs connected by a narrow tube are filled with a gas at an initial temperature and pressure. When one bulb is immersed in a bath at a different temperature, the overall pressure in the system changes to a value given by the equation P= (2P0(T1/T0)/(1+(T1/T2)), where P0 is the initial pressure, T1 and T2 are the temperatures of the two baths, and T0 is the initial temperature. This problem can be solved by combining three equations using the ideal gas law, one for the combined system at the initial temperature and one for each system after being immersed in the bath. It is important to note that the total number of particles in the system remains constant
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1. Two equal glass bulbs are connected by a narrow tube and the whole is initially filled with a gas at a temperature of T0 and pressure of P0. Then, one of the bulbs is immersed in a bath at a temperature, T1 and the other in a bath at a different temperature, T2. Show that in this problem, the overall pressure in the system changes to a value, P, give by this:

P= (2P0(T1/T0)/(1+(T1/T2)).

-need to use three equations using the ideal gas law, where one is for the combined system at the initial temperature and then an equation for each system after being immersed in the bath
-total number of particles is constant
 
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Please try to solve the problem by combining these three equations.

Also, have in mind that the sum of the moles of the two glass bulbs is constant as you said previously.
 

Related to What is the Ideal Gas Law for a Two-Bulb System with Varying Temperatures?

What is the Ideal Gas Law?

The Ideal Gas Law is a fundamental equation in thermodynamics that describes the relationship between the pressure, volume, and temperature of an ideal gas. It is typically written as P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2, where P is pressure, V is volume, and T is temperature.

What is the significance of T1, T2, and P0 in the Ideal Gas Law?

T1 and T2 represent the initial and final temperatures of the gas, respectively. P0 is the initial pressure of the gas. These values are used in the Ideal Gas Law equation to calculate the final pressure of the gas.

How is the Ideal Gas Law used in real-world applications?

The Ideal Gas Law is used in a wide range of applications, including in the design of engines, refrigeration systems, and air conditioning systems. It is also used in the study of atmospheric gases and in the production of industrial gases.

What are the assumptions made in the Ideal Gas Law?

The Ideal Gas Law is based on several assumptions, including that the gas particles are in constant motion, have negligible volume, and do not interact with each other. It also assumes that the gas is in a closed system and that the gas behaves ideally (i.e. follows the ideal gas equation).

What are the limitations of the Ideal Gas Law?

The Ideal Gas Law is only applicable to ideal gases, which do not exist in the real world. It also does not take into account factors such as intermolecular forces and non-ideal behavior. Additionally, the Ideal Gas Law becomes less accurate at high pressures and low temperatures.

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