in an autoclave, a constant amount of steam is generated at a constant volume. Under 1.00 atm pressure the?

steam temperature is 100 degrees celcius. what pressure setting should be used to obtain a 165 degree celcius steam temperature for the steralization of surgical instruments?

Dr.A2010-06-17T10:26:28Z

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at constant volume :
p1/T1 = p2/T2 ( Charles' law)

T1 = 100 + 273 = 373 K
T2 = 165 + 273 =438 K

1.00/ 373 = p2 / 438

p2 = 1.17 atm