Exam 2: Gas Laws Flashcards
Kinetic Theory of Matter
- prediction of how matter should behave (based on assumptions/approximations; helps explain the differences between the three states of matter)
- all matter is made up of moving particles (molecules/atoms)
- phase changes occur with increases in kinetic energy in matter (usually in the form of heat)
What type of movements do you typically see in solids?
vibrations
What do you see in terms of movement in a liquid?
particles have free space to move but are still attracted to each other (liquids have a less defined shape)
Explain the movement you would see in gases?
gas particles are farther apart (more distance = less interaction) so they can move freely (less intermolecular interactions)
What are the characteristics of gases?
- physical properties of gases are all similar
- composed mainly of nonmetallic elements with simple formulas and low molar masses
- two or more gases form a homogeneous mixture (won’t see layering of gases)
- molecules move independently with no forces keeping them together or pushing them apart
- gases expand to fill their containers, are highly compressible, and have extremely low densities when compared to water
List the components of the kinetic theory of gases
- gases have large numbers of molecules in a continuous and random motion
- energy can be transferred between molecules during collisions but the average number of kinetic energy does not change as long as the temperature stays constant
- average kinetic energy is only dependent on the temperature
- gas is compressible into a liquid (volume of molecules of gas relative to volume in which gas is contained is negligible)
Molecular speed is
- temperature is related to the average kinetic energy
average kinetic energy quantifies the speed the gas particles move
µ rms means:
- root mean-squared speed
- associated with average kinetic energy
- changes to temperature (energy) will change the velocity (speed)
- low molar mass = faster speed
Temperature is converted to what? (include conversion)
Kelvin (standard unit of measurement)
Kelvin = C + 273
Pressure is converted to what? (include conversion)
given in atmosphere (atm, standard unit of measurement)
1 atm =14.696 PSI 760 mmHg
Volume is given in what?
L (liters)
The amount of gas is given in what?
moles (mol)
Define pressure.
the amount of force applied to an area
Define atmospheric pressure
the weight of air per unit of area (atm)
If you increase the pressure, gas becomes _____ soluble in the blood
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