Solve PV=nRT for V on Venus at STP

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To solve for the volume of 1 mole of an ideal gas on Venus at standard temperature and pressure (STP), the equation PV=nRT is used, where the pressure is defined as 92 Earth-atmospheres. At a temperature of 0.00 C, the calculation shows that V equals 2062.086 liters using the incorrect pressure of 1/92 atm. The correct approach requires using the actual surface pressure of 92 atm for Venus. Thus, the volume calculation must be adjusted accordingly to reflect the true conditions on Venus.
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Homework Statement



The conditions of standard temperature and pressure STP are a temperature of 0.00 C and a pressure of 1.00 atm.

For a scientist on Venus, an absolute pressure of 1 Venusian-atmosphere is 92 Earth-atmospheres. Of course she would use the Venusian-atmosphere to define STP. Assuming she kept the same temperature, how many liters would 1 mole of ideal gas occupy on Venus?



The Attempt at a Solution



PV=nRT
(1/92 atm)V=1 mol(.08205746 (L atm)/(K mol))(273.15 C)
V=2062.086

but that isn't right
 
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The pressure at the surface of Venus is 92 atmospheres, not 1/92nd of an atmosphere.
 
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