particle motion in gases Flashcards
1
Q
what are particles in a gas?
A
very far apart and in constant random motion
2
Q
what is the pressure of a gas due to?
A
the particles colliding with the walls of the container that the gas is held in
3
Q
what happens when the gas particles collide with the walls of the container?
A
they’re exerting a pressure
4
Q
how do we increase the pressure?
A
by increasing the number of collisions per second or the energy of each collision
