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Chapter 54: Physical Principles Flashcards

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May be a pure element, in which atoms are the same, or a compound of different atoms

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Molecule

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Explains that there are three states of matter

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Molecular theory

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State of matter with a condensed structure in which strong intermolecular bonds determine a definite shape and volume

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Solid

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State of matter composed of molecules that move freely, have no definite volume, and are without definite shape

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Liquid

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State of matter that is compressible and completely fills an enclosed space

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Gas

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State of matter with strong intermolecular bonds

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Solid

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State of matter that is dense than gases and are fluid

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Liquid

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State of matter with weak intermolecular bonds and are fluid

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Gas

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A hot ionized gas consisting of approximately equal numbers of positively charged ions and negatively charged electrons. Often considered a fourth state of matter

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Plasma (ex. sun, lightning)

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Units of measurement

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Lenth - Meter - m
Mass - Kilogram - kg
Time - Second - s
Temperature - Kelvin - k
Force - Newton - N
Pressure - Pascal - Pa
Work - Joule - J
Frequency - Hertz - Hz

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Common unit of measurement for pressure for gases

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cm H2O

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12
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Common unit of measurement for pressure for liquids

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mm Hg

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A dot over a symbol represents

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The rate of change (distance over time or velocity)

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The amount of a substance, determined by the number and type of molecules

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Mass

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The measurement of the pull of gravity on an object

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Weight

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Measured on a scale

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Weight

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Measured by using a balance comparing a known amount of matter to an unknown amount of matter

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Mass

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A mechanical energy applied to the body. The product of mass times acceleration

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Force (F = m x a)

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Describes the force due to to the acceleration of gravity acting on a mass. Mass times gravity

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Weight (W = m x g)

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A force applied to an area

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Stress

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21
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Force applied at an angle

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Shear stress

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(Force per area) is the same concept applied to fluids, including gases.

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Pressure (P = F / A)

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Pressure generated by the weight of atmospheric gas above the barometer at any altitude. Drops when there is an increase in elevation

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Atmospheric Pressure

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The physical deformation of a structure, usually caused by stress

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Strain

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The reversible deformability that can be generated by stress, yet, it returns to its original form

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Elasticity

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State of matter that is highly elastic and can be compressed relatively easily

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Gas

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State of matter that is less elastic and behaves as if it is incompressible

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Liquid

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The resistance to movement between adjacent fluid molecules

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Viscosity

29
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State of matter that lacks elasticity

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Solid

30
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Term for when the weight of a fluid generates static fluid pressure due to the force gravity

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Hydrostatic Pressure

31
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Fluid exits capillary since capillary hydrostatic pressure is greater than blood colloidal osmotic pressure

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Filtration

32
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No movement of fluid since capillary hydrostatic pressure is the same as the blood colloidal osmotic pressure

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No net movement

33
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Fluid re-enters capillary since capillary hydrostatic pressure is less than blood colloidal osmotic pressure

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Reabsorption

34
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Hydrostatic Pressure equation

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P = h x p x g

P = Pressure
h = height
p = density
g = acceleration of gravity

35
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Volume change caused by pressure change/stiffness of sphere

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Compliance

36
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Reciprocal of compliance. Returns to its original shape

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Elastance

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Law stating that at equilibrium, pressure is constant throughout the fluid, if the pressure caused by the weight of the fluid is neglected. Ignores hydrostatic pressure

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Pascal’s Law

38
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Law that describes the tension of the wall of a sphere or cylinder. Wall tension increases with radius. A smaller structure generates a greater inward pressure, resulting in a tendency to collapse due to surface tension

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Laplace’s Law

T = (P x r) / 2
P = (2 x T) / r

T = Tension
P = Pressure
r = Radius

39
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The tension of the surface film of a liquid caused by the attraction of the particles in the surface layer by the bulk of the liquid, which tends to minimize surface area.

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Surface Tension

40
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The amount of heat, or thermal energy, present in a system.

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Temperature

40
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Reduces surface tension. Reduces the pressure required to expand an alveolus. Also reduces the pressure differences between alveoli of different diameters

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Surfactant

41
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Temperature Scales

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Absolute Zero:
F = -460
C = -273
K = 0

Oxygen Boils:
F = -297
C = -183
K = 90

Water Freezes:
F = 32
C = 0
K = 273

Normal Body Temp:
F = 98.6
C = 0
K = 310

Water Boils:
F = 212
C = 100
K = 373

42
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Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion

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C = (Fahrenheit degrees - 32) x 5/9

43
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Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversion

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F = 32 + (Celsius degrees x 9/5)

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Changes in the thermal state of a system by adding or removing energy, such as when changes in pressure, volume, or temperature alter the state of a substance

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Thermodynamics

45
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A change of state which requires the addition of energy (heat)

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Endothermic

46
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A change of state which requires the release of energy

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Exothermic

47
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Exothermic change from gas to a liquid or solid

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Condensation

48
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Exothermic change from liquid to a solid

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Freezing

49
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Endothermic change from a solid to a gas

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Sublimation

50
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Endothermic change from a solid to a liquid

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Melting

51
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Endothermic change from a liquid to a gas

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Evaporation

52
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Defines the relationship between pressure, volume, temperature and the number of molecules of a gas. Pressure and volume are inversely related, whereas temperature is directly proportional to volume or pressure

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Ideal Gas Law

(P1 x V1) / T1 = (P2 x V2) / T2

P = Pressure
V = Volume
T = Absolute Temperature

PV = nRT

P = Pressure
V = Volume
n = Number of Moles
R = Gas Constant
T = Absolute Temperature

53
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Law stating that volumes of gases combine chemically in volumetric proportions that are small whole numbers

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Gary-Lussac’s Law of Combining Volumes

V = k x n
V1 / n1 = V2 / n2

V = Volume
k = Constant
n = Number of Moles

54
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Law states that pressure is inversely proportional to volume. If the volume of a gas is halved, pressure will double, given a constant mass and temperature

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Boyle’s Law

P x V = k
P1 x V1 = P2 x V2

P = Pressure
V = Volume
k = Constant

55
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Law that predicts the effect of temperature on a fixed amount of dry gas. As the temperature increases, the volume increases because the faster molecules collide harder and push each other farther apart.

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Charles’s Law

V = k x T
V1 / T1 = V2 / T2

V = Volume
k = Constant
T = Absolute Temperature

56
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Law that describes the direct relationship between pressure and temperature given a fixed mass and volume of gas

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Gary-Lussac’s Law of Pressure and Temperature

P = k x T
P1 / T1 = P2 / T2

P = Pressure
k = Constant
T = Absolute Temperature

57
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Law that describes the behavior of physical mixture of gases and vapors

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Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures

Pressure of Oxygen at 1 Atmosphere

PIO2 = FIO2 x Patm
PIO2 = 0.21 x 760 mm Hg = 160 mm Hg

PIO2 = Partial Pressure of inspired oxygen
FIO2 = Fraction of Oxygen in inspired gas
Patm = Atmospheric Pressure

58
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Composition of Dry Air

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Nitrogen = 78.08 %
Oxygen = 20.95 %
Carbon Dioxide = 0.03 %
Argon = 0.93 %
Trace Gases = 0.01 %

59
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Calculation of Absolute Humidity

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(16.42 - 0.73 x T) + 0.04 x T2

T = Temperature (Celsius)

60
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Calculation of Relative Humidity

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(Absolute Humidity / Humidity Capacity) x 100%

61
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Calculation of Humidity Deficit

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Content - Capacity at 37 degrees Celsius = Content - 43.8 mg/L

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Calculation of Body Humidity

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(Content/Capacity) x 100% = (Content/43.8 mg/L) x 100

63
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The measurement of the actual amount of water vapor in the air or the mass of water present in a volume of gas, usually measured in milligrams per liter. Can be measured by weighing the water vapor extracted from air using a drying agent, or using meteorological equipment

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Absolute Humidity

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