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Post-UTME Chemistry 2011 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 11 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A gas occupying an initial volume of 2dm^3 is heated and allowed to expand to 6dm^3 at constant pressure. The ratio of the initial absolute temperature to the final absolute temperature is

  • A. 3:1
  • B. 1:3Correct
  • C. 2:1
  • D. 1:2

Explanation

At constant pressure, V is proportional to T, so T1:T2 = V1:V2 = 2:6 = 1:3.

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