Step 1: Understand the relationship between volume and temperature.
For a constant mass of gas maintained at constant pressure, the volume (V) is linearly related to the Celsius temperature (TC). This relationship can be expressed as V=aTC+b, where a and b are constants.
Step 2: Use the given data points to find the constants a and b.
We have two known points:
- At TC=0∘C, V=2.5×104.
- At TC=100∘C, V=3.15×104.
Substitute the first point into the equation:
2.5×104=a(0)+b
b=2.5×104
Substitute the second point and the value of b into the equation:
3.15×104=a(100)+2.5×104
100a=3.15×104−2.5×104
100a=(3.15−2.5)×104
100a=0.65×104
a=1000.65×104
a=0.65×102
a=65
So, the relationship between volume and temperature is:
V=65TC+2.5×104
Step 3: Calculate the temperature corresponding to the boiling point of sulfur.
We are given that the volume at the normal boiling point of sulfur is V=6.52×104. Let this temperature be TS.
Substitute this volume into the derived equation:
6.52×104=65TS+2.5×104
65TS=6.52×104−2.5×104
65TS=(6.52−2.5)×104
65TS=4.02×104
TS=654.02×104
TS=6540200
TS≈618.4615
Rounding to three significant figures, consistent with the input data:
TS≈618∘C
The temperature corresponding to the boiling point of sulfur is 618∘C.