A theory question about gasses and pressure

This is because the volume of the gas is also changing. This can be explained by Boyle's Law, which states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume at a constant temperature. In summary, when the temperature decreases, the volume decreases, causing the pressure to decrease as well. If you are struggling with these types of questions, it may be helpful to review the ideal gas law and its related laws, such as Boyle's Law, to better understand the relationship between temperature, pressure, and volume in gases.
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Homework Statement
A few times during summer in Sicily, a giant balloon is released into the highest layers of the atmosphere, the stratosphere. Before release a certain amount of helium is pumped into the balloon. The balloon looks like a gigantic, not well-filled plastic bag. The helium comes from cylinders, each having a volume of 75dm^3. The initial pressure in these cylinders is 2.1e7 Pa and temperature is 25 C.
After the balloon is released, it rises to a height of 38km. Due to the low air pressure at this height , the balloon is fully swollen with a volume of 8.0e5 m^3. The pressure inside the balloon has decresed to 500 Pa at an ambient temperature of -43 C.

---Explain that the pressure in the balloon has decreased, even though it is now fully swollen.
Relevant Equations
PV=nRT
I am struggling to answer questions about gasses. In this case the only way i can think of is, it has to do with the change in atmosphere right? because if we think about the formula P/T=P/T as the temperature decreases the pressure should increase. But in this case we have a smaller pressure.

Could someone explain?
Also, i am struggling to solve these kinds of questions. Do you have any tips i can use or some basic knowledge that can help me to differentiate some ideas.

thanks!
 
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Your mathematics is faulty. According to the ideal gas law, if the temperature decreases, the pressure should decrease.
 

FAQ: A theory question about gasses and pressure

1. What is the relationship between gas molecules and pressure?

The pressure of a gas is directly related to the number of gas molecules present and the speed at which they are moving. As the number of molecules increases or their speed increases, the pressure also increases.

2. How does temperature affect gas pressure?

According to the ideal gas law, an increase in temperature causes an increase in the kinetic energy of gas molecules, resulting in more frequent collisions with the container walls and therefore an increase in pressure.

3. Can gas pressure be negative?

No, gas pressure cannot be negative. Pressure is defined as force per unit area, and since force is a vector quantity, it cannot have a negative value. However, the pressure of a gas can be lower than atmospheric pressure, in which case it is referred to as a partial vacuum.

4. How does the volume of a gas affect its pressure?

According to Boyle's Law, the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional at a constant temperature. This means that as the volume of a gas decreases, its pressure increases and vice versa.

5. What are the units of measurement for gas pressure?

The most common units of measurement for gas pressure are atmospheres (atm), millimeters of mercury (mmHg), kilopascals (kPa), and pounds per square inch (psi). However, other units such as torr and bar are also used in different contexts.

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