Universal Gas Constant

The universal gas constant, often symbolized as R, is a fundamental value used in chemistry and physics to describe the relationship between temperature, pressure, volume, and the amount of gas. It acts as a bridge connecting these properties in the ideal gas law equation (PV = nRT). Essentially, R provides a standard measure of how gases behave under various conditions, ensuring calculations are consistent across different experiments and situations. Its value is approximately 8.314 joules per mole-kelvin, helping scientists predict and understand the behavior of gases in nature and industry.