Question: Two constant-volume gas thermometers are assembled, one with nitrogen and the other with hydrogen. Both contain enough gas so that P3 = 80kPa. (a) What

Two constant-volume gas thermometers are assembled, one with nitrogen and the other with hydrogen. Both contain enough gas so that P3 = 80kPa.

(a) What is the difference between the pressures in the two thermometers if both bulbs are in boiling water?

(b) Which gas is at higher pressure?

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