Gas Review Notes (Kinetic Theory and Particles) Flashcards
1
Q
are particles in constant motion
A
yes!
2
Q
do particles bounce off one another and the walls of the container?
A
yes!
3
Q
do particles only touch when they collide with eachother
A
yes
4
Q
whats between particles
A
empty space
5
Q
whats kinetic energy
A
energy of motion
6
Q
the speed at which a particles moves is directly related to the amount of _________ it has
A
kinetic energy
7
Q
do fast-moving particles have a little or a lot of kinetic energy
A
a lot
8
Q
do slow-moving particles have a little or a lot of kinetic energy
A
a little
9
Q
why do fast-moving particles (more kinetic energy) expand?
A
because the particles hit more frequently and harder, which pushes the particles further apart, and as a result the volume increases (expansion)
