Chapter 13.1 And 14 Vocab and Key Concepts Flashcards
Kinetic theory
All matter consists of tiny particles that are in constant motion
Kinetic energy
The energy an object has because of it’s motion
Gas pressure
Results from the force exerted by a gas per unit surface area of an object
Vacuum
An empty space with no particles and no pressure
Atmospheric pressure
Results from the collisions of atoms and molecules in air with objects
Barometer
A device that is used to measure atmospheric pressure
Pascal (Pa)
The SI unit of pressure
Standard atmosphere (atm)
The pressure required to support 760mm of mercury in a mercury barometer at 25degreesC
What is the numerical relationship converting atm?
1 atm = 760 mm Hg = 101.3 kPa
Briefly describe the assumptions of kinetic theory as applied to gases.
- The particles in a gas are considered to be small, hard spheres with an insignificant volume
- The motion of the particles in a gas is rapid, constant, and random
- All collisions between particles in a gas are perfectly elastic
Use kinetic theory to explain what causes gas pressure.
Gas pressure is the result of simultaneous collisions of billions of rapidly moving particles in a gas with an object
How is Kelvin temperature of a substance related to the average kinetic energy of its particles?
The Kelvin temperature of a substance is directly proportional to the average kinetic energy of the particles of the substance
Compressibility
A measure of how much the volume of matter decreases under pressure
Ideal gas constant
(R) has the value 8.31 (L•kPa)/(K•mol)
Ideal gas law
The gas law that includes all 4 variables - P, V, T, and n
Equation: PV=nRT