Kinetic Molecular Theory Flashcards
Matter is made up of small
particles called what?
atoms, molecules, or ions
Who developed the KINETIC MOLECULAR
THEORY OF GASES
Rudolf Clausius
What are the three movements of atoms
Translational Motion
Rotational Motion
Vibrational Motion
The KMT defines both
________ and _________ at
the molecular level.
temperature and pressure
Temperature is the average kinetic energy of the _________.
molecules
__________ is exerted when the
molecules are collided with the
container walls
Pressure
At constant ___________, a
volume rise causes pressure to
drop.
Temperature
At constant ________, a
temperature increase cause
pressure to rise.
Volume
________ have no definite volume
and shape.
Gases
_______ have low densities
compared to solids and liquids.
Gases
_____________ is said to be the energy that a substance has because of its movement.
Kinetic energy