| Date | November 2017 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 17N.1.SL.TZ0.9 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 9 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What does the constant n represent in the equation of state for an ideal gas pV = nRT?
A. The number of atoms in the gas
B. The number of moles of the gas
C. The number of molecules of the gas
D. The number of particles in the gas
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
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