Chapter 6 Flashcards
Thermal Expansion
Is a measure of the volume change resulting from a temperature change.
Compressibility
Is a measure of the change in volume resulting from a pressure change.
Kinetic molecular theory of matter
Is a set of five statements that are used to explain the physical behavior of the three states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases).
Kinetic energy
Is energy that matter possesses because of its motion.
Potential energy
Is the energy associated with forces of attraction or repulsion between objects.
Electrostatic interactions
Are attractions and repulsions that occur between charged particles.
Solid state
Is the physical state characterized by a dominance of potential energy (cohesive forces) over kinetic energy ( disruptive forces).
Liquid state
Is the physical state characterized by potential energy (cohesive forces) and kinetic energy (disruptive forces) of about the same magnitude.
Gaseous state
Is the physical state characterized by a complete dominance of kinetic energy (disruptive forces) over potential energy (cohesive forces).
Gas laws
Are generalizations that describe in mathematical terms the relationships among the amount, pressure,temperature, and volume of a gas.
Pressure
Is the force applied per unit area that is the total force on a surface divided by the area of that surface.
Mathematical equation for pressure ?
P (pressure) = F (force)/A (area)
1 mm Hg =?
1 tore
1 atm=?
760 mm Hg = 760 torr
1 atm pressure unit ?
14.7 psi