So if we say that n = 1: (1 x 8.31 x 323) / (1.01 x 10⁵) = 0.0266 m³ = 26.6 dm³
Now we know that 1 mole of gas will occupy 26.6 dm³ at 323 K and 1.01 x 10⁵ Pa: n x 26.6 dm³ = V
Bear in mind that the equation for density is D= m / V
The next step is to manipulate n x 26.6 dm³ = V into an equation that equals density (as this will bring Mr - what we want to find out - into the equation): V / n = 26.6 n / V = 1 / 26.6
To get n / V to become m / V (aka D), we multiply by Mr because Mr x n = m: n x Mr / V = Mr / 26.6
And we can simply to: m / V = Mr / 26.6
m / V is D so: D = Mr / 26.6
As we know D, the only unknown in this equation is Mr so: Mr = D x 26.6 = 1.655 x 26.6 = 44.0
Please tell me if you spot a mistake - I've checked it with the Chemsheets mark scheme but they can sometimes be a bit inconsistent.
It's good, but could be whittled down a little:
PV=RT (for one mol) V = RT/P = (8.31 x 323) / (1.01 x 10⁵) = 0.0266 m³ = 26.6 dm³