Kinetic Theory Flashcards
Force is measured in?
Newtons (N)
Area is measured in?
m^2, cm^2 or sometimes mm^2
Units of pressure are?
N/m^2, N/cm^2 or N/mm^2
Pressure has another unit which is?
Pascal (Pa)
What can pressure be thought of?
A concentration of a force over a surface area
Large surface = ???
Less pressure
Small surface = ???
A lot of pressure
How does gas cause pressure?
Particles colliding with the wall of a container
How do you convert degrees C to kelvin?
Add 273
What temperature is absolute zero?
0 kelvin/-273 Celsius
Describe arrangement of atoms in a:
· Solid
· Liquid
· And gas
Solid - vibrate
Liquid - move together
Gas - rapid random movement
Describe forces of atoms in a:
· Solid
· Liquid
· And gas
Solid - strong force
Liquid - weak force
Gas - no force
Why do single gas atoms move randomly?
No intermolecular forces between atoms
How does gas produce outward pressure?
· Molecule colliding with wall, a change in momentum
· Produces force on wall
· Considering area of the container, a pressure is exerted
How does pressure increase when gas compressed in smaller volume?
More collisions due to smaller space