Lt 2 Flashcards
The kinetic-molecular theory describes the
behavior of matter
in terms of particles in motion
. It is a relative model that
explains the
behavior of gases.
This theory was the work of three famous scientists
s: Rudolf
Clasius (1822-1888), James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879), and
Ludwig Boltzmann (1844-1906
The postulates of this model are made only for
ideal gases
(theoretical gases).
They cannot all be thoroughly related to
Real gases
but can be used to
explain their observed behaviors:
qualitatively
the volume
occupied by a gas is assumed to be
mostly empty space.
- There is ? force of attraction between
and among gas molecules.
- There is no force of attraction between
and among gas molecules.
Gas molecules are in? Motion
constant, random,
and straight-line
They collide
frequently with one another and with the
walls of the container. ?? energy is lost
during collisions
No
The average kinetic energy for molecules
is the same for all gases at the same
temperature, and its value is ?
proportional to the ?
directly, Kelvin temperature
he three-dimensional space enclosed by the
container walls.
Vol
? gases uniformly fill up a container.
All
the measure of the average kinetic energy of
the particles in a sample of matter
Temp
? aka Lord Kelvin
William Thomson
K=
C + 273.15