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37 Boyle S Law

The document outlines an experiment based on Boyle's Law, which describes the relationship between the volume and absolute pressure of a gas at constant temperature. It details the setup and procedures for using the Ideal Gas Law Apparatus to collect data on pressure and volume changes, along with analysis methods for interpreting the results. The experiment consists of two parts, each requiring specific measurements and calculations to understand the gas behavior under compression.

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37 Boyle S Law

The document outlines an experiment based on Boyle's Law, which describes the relationship between the volume and absolute pressure of a gas at constant temperature. It details the setup and procedures for using the Ideal Gas Law Apparatus to collect data on pressure and volume changes, along with analysis methods for interpreting the results. The experiment consists of two parts, each requiring specific measurements and calculations to understand the gas behavior under compression.

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Boyle’s Law
Introduction
In 1662, Robert Boyle discovered the relationship between the
volume and the absolute pressure of a gas that is at a constant
temperature. In this experiment, you will use the Ideal Gas Law
Apparatus syringe to examine this relationship. Using this
apparatus, you will hold the temperature of a gas constant while
changing the volume of the gas and measuring the volume and
the absolute pressure.

Equipment Figure 1: Ideal Gas Law Apparatus

Qty Items Part Number


1 Quad Temperature Sensor PS-2143
1 Absolute Pressure Sensor PS-2107
1 Ideal Gas Law Apparatus TD-8596A
1 High Sensitivity Light Sensor (Only the Extension Cable is needed) PS-2176
Required, but not included:
1 550 Universal Interface UI-5001
1 PASCO Capstone software

Written by Stuart Loucks


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Setup

The Ideal Gas Law Apparatus allows simultaneous measurements of temperature and pressure of
a gas as it is compressed.

1. The mini stereo jack is connected to a low


thermal mass thermistor built into the end of
the syringe. It is used to measure temperature
changes inside the syringe. Plug the mini
stereo jack directly into port 1 of the Quad
Temperature Sensor, which plugs directly into
the interface. See Figure 2.

2. The white plastic tubing coupler attaches to the


port of the pressure sensor. See Figure 2. Use a Figure 2: Attaching the Sensors
slight twisting motion to lock the coupler onto
the port. Use the extension cable to connect the
pressure sensor to the interface.

Note: This white plastic coupler can be


disconnected and re-connected during the
experiment to allow for different initial plunger
positions.

3. When compressing the syringe (see Figure 3)


for the procedure that follows, always grip the
syringe and plunger as shown to compress the
air.

The plunger is equipped with a mechanical


stop that protects the thermistor, and also
allows for a quick, predetermined change in
volume.

Never slam the plunger down on the table. Figure 3: Compressing the Syringe

Written by Stuart Loucks


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Procedure – Part A
1. In PASCO Capstone, create a table with a new user-entered set, Syringe Volume (units of
ml, or cc). In the second column, select Absolute Pressure. Create a third column and
select Temperature. Pre-fill the Syringe Volume with the values 50 ml, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25.

2. Set up a graph of Absolute Pressure vs. Syringe Volume. Then set the sample rate to 20
Hz and change to the Keep Mode.

3. Disconnect the white plastic pressure coupler from the Absolute Pressure Sensor.

4. Set the plunger at 50 ml, and then re-connect the coupler to the sensor. Click on Preview
data. Select Keep Sample while the plunger is still at 50 ml.

5. Compress the plunger to 45 ml and hold it at this position. Watch the temperature on the
temperature column and wait until it has dropped down to close to room temperature.
Press Keep. Do not release the plunger.

Repeat for 40 ml, 35 ml, 30 ml, and 25 ml. Do not release the plunger. Each time you
compress the plunger, wait until the temperature returns back down close to this value.

6. Stop recording data.

Analysis – Part A
1. Looking at the Absolute Pressure vs. Syringe Volume graph, try various QuickCalcs on
the Volume axis to see what results in a straight line. After you find one, do a linear
curve-fit to see how well it fits.

2. Using the Ideal Gas Law (PV = nRT), and the value of the slope of your linear fit to
determine the number of moles, n, of air in the syringe. Pay attention to the units!

Written by Stuart Loucks


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Procedure – Part B

In this part of the lab, you will redo the measurements, but with a starting volume of 60 ml
(instead of 50 ml, used in the previous part).

1. First disconnect the white plastic pressure coupler from the sensor. Set the plunger at 60
ml, and then re-connect the coupler to the sensor.

2. Repeat the procedure, taking pressure and temperature data at each of the volumes (60
ml, 55 ml, 50 ml, and so on) as you did before.

3. Put this new data on an Absolute Pressure vs. Syringe Volume graph, along with the
previous data.

Analysis – Part B

1. Use a QuickCalc as you did previously on the Volume Axis. Turn on a linear fit for each
data set. Explain why the two slopes are different. If needed, review the meaning of the
slope in the previous part.

2. Remove the QuickCalc from the volume axis. For each data set, turn on an “inverse”
curve fit that includes an offset. It will be of the form: P = A/(V – V0) + B.

a. From these curve fits, record the values of the volume offset, V0, with units, and
with the uncertainties.

b. Given the uncertainties, could these two experimental values of V0 actually be


equal?

c. What is the physical explanation for the volume offset, V0? Hint: When the
syringe is compressed, the pressure goes up not only in the syringe.

Conclusions
1. Explain from your results how the pressure of a gas changes when the volume is
decreased at constant temperature.

2. More precisely, what is the mathematical relationship between Absolute Pressure and
Volume?

Written by Stuart Loucks

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