Chemistry
Basic

Charles Law

At constant pressure, volume is proportional to temperature.

Formula

V1T1=V2T2\frac{V_1}{T_1} = \frac{V_2}{T_2}

Variables

VVolume
TAbsolute temperature

Example

Heated gas expands

Did You Know?

Charles's law is why a balloon shrivels in the freezer and puffs back up in the warmth.

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