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PV = nRT

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Definition

A fundamental relationship between the macroscopic properties of an ideal gas expressed as PV = nRT, where P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles, R is the gas constant, and T is absolute temperature.

AP course connection

Topic 3.4: 3.4 Ideal Gas Law

Unit 3

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