Mathematical Definition
Avogadro's law is stated mathematically as:
Where:
- V is the volume of the gas.
- n is the amount of substance of the gas.
- k is a proportionality constant.
The most significant consequence of Avogadro's law is that the ideal gas constant has the same value for all gases. This means that:
Where:
- p is the pressure of the gas in the cell
- T is the temperature in kelvin of the gas
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