Chapter 8 Flashcards
What are gases?
state of matter where atoms of a substance move
freely and fill their container
What are gases in terms of volume and shape?
no fixed volume and shape
What do gases do in containers?
uniformly fill them
Are gases easily compressible?
yes
How do gases mix with other gases?
uniformly mix
What do gases exert for pressure?
Exert pressure on their surroundings
What’s the equation for pressure?
force / area
What are the units for pressure?
atmospheres (atm), mmHg, Torr, Pascal (Pa)
What is atmospheric pressure?
is the force exerted on a surface by the air above it due to gravity
What are the variables associated with gases?
pressure, temperature, volume, moles
What is STP defined as?
standard temperature and pressure as 273.15 K and 1 atm
What is Boyle’s Law?
P1V1 = P2V2
What is constant in Boyle’s Law?
constant temp
What is Gay-Lussac’s Law?
P1/T1 = P2/T2
What is the concept behind Boyle’s Law?
When volume decreases,
pressure increases which mean Particles hit the container walls more often
What is the concept behind Gay-Lussac’s Law?
When temperature increases,
pressure also increases
What is constant in Gay-Lussac’s Law?
constant volume and amount of gas
What is Charle’s Law?
V1/T1 = V2/T2