Problem 1
Frequently during the semester we will be using atmospheric density,
[M], in molecules per cubic centimeter (generally written as molecules
cm-3).
Starting from the ideal gas law, P = (n/V) RT, derive an equation (or
expression) for [M] in terms of P in millibar (mbar), T in Kelvin (K),
and a constant.
(That is, [M] = some function of P,T, and a constant).
The gas constant, R,
is 0.08206 L atm K-1 mol-1 . Note that the
quantity
[M] is a number density, whereas r is
reserved
for mass density.
Hint - Note that n/V will be equal to [M] once you convert R into units
of (cm3 mbar K-1 molecule-1).
Important conversions
1 atm = 1013 mbar
1 L = 1000 cm3
1 mole = 6 x 1023 molecules