Chapter 10 Review Flashcards
Are gases polar?
Gases are nonpolar or slightly polar
Are there many elements that are gases at room temperature?
Only a few elements are gases at room temperature
What type of mixture do gases tend to form?
Gases tend to form homogeneous mixtures
Are gases very dense?
Gases tend to have low densities
Do gases have a definite shape or volume?
No, gases don’t have a definite shape or volume
What variables affect Volume?
Temperature, pressure, and moles present affect the volume
Is the volume of a container equal to the volume of the gas?
Yes, the volume of the gas is equal to the volume of the container
Are gases highly compressible?
Yes, gases are highly compressible
When heated, what do gases do?
When heated, gases expand
What is a vapor?
A vapor is a gas that is a liquid or a solid at room temperature
What causes gas pressure?
Molecular collisions cause gas pressure
What is atmospheric pressure?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure exerted by the combined gases above the earth’s surface
Is atmospheric pressure dependent on altitude?
Yes, atmospheric pressure is dependent of altitude
One atmospheric pressure is how many mmHg?
1 atm = 760 mmHg
How many torr is 1 mmHg?
1 mmHg = 1 torr
How many torr is 1 atm?
1 atm = 760 torr
How many kPa is 1 atm?
1 atm = 101.3 kPa
What is Boyle’s Law?
P1V1=P2V2