Chapter 3 Stoichiometry and the combustion of fuels Flashcards
1
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Volume
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the space that a substance occupies
2
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Pressure
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The force exerted on a unit area of a surface by gas particles as they collide with each other and the walls of the container. The gas pressure exerted depends on the number of collisions between the molecules and the walls of the container.
3
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Partial pressure
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The pressure exerted by the individual gases in a mixture. Total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of individual gases.
4
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Molar volume
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The volume occupied by one mole of a gas at a certain temperature and pressure
