Ideal Gas Equation (PV = nRT)
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PV = nRT
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| P | Pressure |
| R | 8.314 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹ (or 0.0821 L·atm mol⁻¹ K⁻¹) |
| T | Temperature (K) |
| V | Volume |
| n | Amount (mol) |
When to use this
Ideal gas limit; dilute; point particles; elastic collisions.