chapter 10 Flashcards
Liquids, Solids, and Phase Changes
define a solid
substances that consist of atoms, molecules, or ions held together rigidly in a definite way/shape
define liquid
atoms, molecules, or ions held together less strongly, holding a changeable definite shape.
define gases
atoms or molecules that have little attraction to one another and are free to move around
What accounts for more than 99% of the dry air volume?
nitrogen and oxygen
what form (liquid, solid, or gas) has uniform proportions?
gases
what % of volume are the particles in gases?
0.1%
what % of the volume are the particles in liquids/solids?
70%
define pressure
(P) force exerted divided by per area unit
define force
mass x acceleration
pressure formula
mass x acceleration / per area unit
define atmospheric pressure
mass of the air pressing down on earth’s surface
define millimeter of mercury (torr)
atmospheric pressure using a mercury barometer
what is a mercury barometer?
tube full of mercury, sealed at one side, pulls at gravity from the inside, to measure gas pressure.
What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?
760mm Hg
define bar
unit of pressure
How is the relation of how much pressure is in the bulb compared to the amount of mercury
If there is a higher amount of mercury on the open side of the tube, then the pressure of the gas is higher than the atmospheric pressure. vise versa
define gas laws
relationship between gas variables
what are the gas variables
pressure, temperature, volume, amount
what is the ideal gas
gas that follows gas law behaviors
what is Boyle’s law
volume of the gas inversely varies with its pressure