What is the numerical value of gas constant R in terms of $\mathrm{L} \mathrm{atm} \mathrm{K}{ }^{-1}…
What is the numerical value of gas constant R in terms of $\mathrm{L} \mathrm{atm} \mathrm{K}{ }^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ ?
0.085
0.082
8.314
1.987
Solution
The gas constant $R$ in terms of $\mathrm{L}$ atm $\mathrm{K}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ is $0.0821 \mathrm{~L}$ atm $\mathrm{K}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$. This value is commonly used in the ideal gas law equation $P V=n R T$.