Chapter 5- States Of Matter Flashcards
Variables that can be measured for real gases
Temperature
Pressure
Volume
Quantity (mass)
A model of the way that particles behave at the microscopic level
Ideal gas
Force per unit area. Measured with a barometer.
Pressure
1 atm=
760 mmHg
OR
760 torr
Provides a reasonable explanation of the behavior of gases.
Kinetic molecular theory of gases
Gases are made up of tiny atoms or molecules that are in constant, random motion.
Kinetic molecular theory of gases
The distance of separation among these atoms or molecules is very large in comparison to the size of the individual atoms or molecules— gas is mostly empty space.
Kinetic molecular theory of gases.
All the atoms and molecules behave independently. No attractive or repulsive forces exist between atoms or molecules in a gas.
Kinetic molecular theory of gases.
Atoms & molecules collide w/ each other & w/ the walls of the container w/o losing energy. The energy is transferred from one atom or molecule to another.
Kinetic molecular theory of gases
The average kinetic energy of the atoms or molecules increases or decreases in proportion to the absolute temperature.
Kinetic molecular theory of gases.
Temperature increase=
Energy increases
Temperature decreases=
Energy decreases.
Easily compressible
Property of gas
Expand to fill any available volume
Property of gas
Low density
Property of gas
Readily diffuse through each other
Property of gas
Exert pressure on their containers
Property of gas