Kinetic Molecular Theory Flashcards
What is the Kinetic Molecular Theory
An idea that is based on the idea that particles of matter are always in motion
What does the Kinetic Molecular Theory Explain?
The properties of solids, liquids, and gases
Gas particles are ___ apart
Far
What are Elastic Collisions?
collisions between gas particles and the container walls
What is the movement of Gas particles
Continuous, Rapid, and Random
Does gas particles have Potential or Kinetic energy
Kinetic Energy
Yes or No - Are there any forces of attraction between gas particles?
No
What does the temperature depend on in a Gas
Amount of Kinetic Energy
What are the 2 types of Ideal Gases
Hypothetical and Nonpolar
What is an Ideal Gas?
A gas that fits all assumptions of the KMT
What characteristics of Gases make it Ideal?
Pressure is not very high and Temperature is not very low
True or False - Lighter gas particles have higher speeds than heavier gases.
True
What are the 6 characteristics of Gases
1) Expandable
2) Fluid
3) Low Density
4) Compressible
5) Diffusion
6) Effusion
Gases have a ____ shape and a ____ volume
indefinite; indefinite
What does it mean for gases to be fluid?
The gas particles are bale to glide past one another.
Do gases have a high or low density? Why?
Low; the particles are far apart from each other.
Why are gases compressible?
The particles can crowd close together.
What happens to the volume of a gas if it compresses?
the volume decreases
What does diffusion mean?
The particles are able to spread out and fill up a lot of space. (Think of a diffuser)
What is a Real Gas?
A gas that does NOT behave according to the KMT
What are some characteristics of a Real Gas?
very high pressure; low temperature; polar molecules
What can happen to a gas if you raise the pressure, bit lower the temperature?
the particles will move closer, the Kinetic Energy will decrease, and the particles will condense and now form a liquid.
What is a Liquid?
A substance that can flow and takes the shape of its’ container
A liquid has a ____ volume and _____ shape
definite; indefinite