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A-LevelChemistryStates of matterOct/Nov 2025Paper 1 Q81 Mark

A pure sample of a gas has a density of 2.62g dm⁻³ at 101000 Pa and 25°C. The gas behaves ideally under these conditions. Which expression gives the Mr of the gas?

A101000 × 0.001 / 2.62 x 8.31×25
B101000 × 0.001 / 2.62 x 8.31×298
C2.62 x 8.31×25 / 101000 × 0.001
D2.62 x 8.31×298 / 101000 × 0.001

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Oct/Nov 2025 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of States of matter and is worth 1 mark.

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