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1
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The motion of atoms and molecules is described as

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kinetic energy

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2
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The two types of internal energy that all matter possesses are ___ energy and ___ energy.

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potential; kinetic

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3
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Potential energy is energy of _____

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position

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4
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Kinetic energy is energy of _____

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motion

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5
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The 3 states of matter are:

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solid, liquid and gas

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Solids have more (potential/kinetic) energy

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potential

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7
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Solids maintain their shape through what type of attractive forces?

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Van der Waals forces of attration

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What type of energy will cause a solid to change shape?

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kinetic energy (through heat)

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T/F Liquids can be compressed

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False

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10
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Gas molecules have more (potential/kinetic) energy?

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kinetic

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11
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T/F When unconfined, gas will expand indefinitely.

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True

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12
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Gases have (weak/strong) attractive forces

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weak

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13
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T/F All matter is in constant motion

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True

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14
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Liquids have more (potential/kinetic) energy

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potential

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15
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The parts of a thermometer are:

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reservoir and capillary tube

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16
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What is the first law of thermodynamics?

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Energy can neither be created nor destroyed- it can be transformed

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17
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4 methods of heat transfer are:

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conduction, convection, radiation, evaporation/condensation

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18
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How is heat transferred in conduction?

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heat flows from the warm object to the cold object until it reaches equilibrium

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19
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How is heat transferred in convection?

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through the mixing of fluid molecules at different temperatures via thermal currents

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20
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T/F Air is a good conductor of heat.

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False

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21
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T/F Metals are good conductors of heat.

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True

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22
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T/F Conduction and convection require direct contact between two substances.

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True

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23
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Infant warmers use what method to transfer heat?

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radiation

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24
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Increasing temperature weakens intermolecular forces through what mechanism of action?

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by increasing molecular vibrations (kinetic energy)

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25
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What is melting point? (definition)

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temperature at which solid becomes a liquid

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26
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What is latent heat of fusion? (definition)

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the energy it takes to convert ice to water without changing the temperature of water (to go from melting point to water)

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27
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What is latent heat of vaporization? (definition)

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the energy it takes to convert water to steam without increasing the temperature of steam (to go from boiling to steam)

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28
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The measure of an object’s ability to perform work is called _____

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potential energy

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29
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T/F When an object cools, it gives up heat.

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true

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30
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Does evaporation occur above or below boiling point?

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below boiling point

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31
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Does vaporization occur above or below boiling point?

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above

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32
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The boiling point of oxygen is (higher/lower) than room temperature

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lower

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33
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In vaporization, liquid molecules have (higher/lower) energy levels?

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higher

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34
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What is absolute humidity (definition)

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the actual mass or content of water in a measured volume of air

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35
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What is relative humidity?

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a ratio that compares the absolute humidity that is present to the gas’ capacity to hold water vapor

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36
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Variations in liquid pressure produce an upward supporting force called ____.

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buoyancy

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37
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The temperature at which water vapor condenses back to its liquid form is called

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dew point

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38
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What is the formula for measuring pressure?

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Pressure = pounds / square inches

39
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What is the formula for measuring liquid pressure?

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Liquid pressure = height x density

40
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What are the components of a mercury barometer?

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scale (calibrated in centimeters and inches), evacuated glass tube, reservoir of mercury)

41
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What are the components of an aneroid barometer?

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evacuated metal container, fulcrum, scale

42
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1 atm = ____ psi

A

14.7

43
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760 mmHg = ____ cmH2O

A

1034

44
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Attractive forces between like molecules is called _____

A

cohesion

45
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Attractive forces between unlike molecules is called ______

A

adhesion

46
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Force opposing fluid flow is called

A

viscosity

47
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T/F Viscosity is directly proportional to the adhesive forces between molecules

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False. Viscosity is directly proportional to COHESIVE force

48
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The area of liquid gas interface is where you will find this force

A

surface tension

49
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Tension on the wall of a sphere is the product of pressure times the radius of the chamber describes whose law?

A

LaPlace

50
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What is the formula for LaPlace?

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P= 4 ST/ r

51
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Pascal’s principal means that a liquid container’s shape will not affect the pressure at the bottom. Pressure of a liquid is determined by what?

A

height times density

52
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Capillary action is defined as ___

A

the upward movement of liquid into a narrow tube

53
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Capillary action occurs as result of the combined actions of ______ forces and surface tension.

A

adhesive forces

54
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Capillary action occurs as a result of the combined actions of adhesive forces and ____

A

surface tension

55
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The pressure that evaporated water particles exert on the surrounding gas molecules is called

A

water vapor pressure

56
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If the weight density of an object is less than 1 g/cm what will happen?

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the object will displace a weight of water greater than its own weight and the upward buoyant force will overcome gravity (ie the object will float)

57
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The formula for determining buoyancy is:

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Buoyancy = density x volume

58
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The buoyancy equation is used to measure what liquid property?

A

specific gravity

59
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The ideal molar volume of any gas at STP is _____

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22.4 Liters per mole

60
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Gas pressure in a liquid is called

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gas tension

61
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What type of forces oppose fluid flow?

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frictional forces

62
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What is the equation for determining flow resistance?

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Resistance = (P1-P2) /
flow
Resistance equals the pressure difference divided by the flow rate

63
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The difference in velocity among concentric layers of flow is called ____

A

shear rate

64
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T/F Surface pressure increases the pressure inside a liquid

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true

65
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If the radius of a drop of liquid increases, does the pressure within the fluid increase or decrease?

A

decrease

66
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What is the clinical application for LaPlaces law which calculates the pressure inside a liquid bubble?

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surfactant in alveoli creates liquid-gas interface. when radius of alveolus decreases, surface tension draws radius even smaller, increasing the pressure of gas inside the alveoli

67
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Velocity is a measure of what?

A

speed (distance per time)

68
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Flow is a measure of what?

A

volume per time

69
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What causes liquid to flow opposite of gravity?

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capillary action

70
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Is heat required for evaporation?

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YES! The energy for evaporation comes from either the water or the surrounding air

71
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What is the Bernoulli principal?

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fluid passing through a tube that meets a constriction experiences a significant pressure drop

72
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Fluid that flows through a constriction increases its velocity- what happens to the lateral wall pressure?

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it decreases

73
Q

T/F A venturi tube widens just before its nozzle.

A

False- it widens AFTER the jet or nozzle

74
Q

When the radius of the airway decreases by 1/2, the driving pressure (work of breathing) must increase by ____ to maintain the same flow rate

A

16 times

75
Q

The inverse relationship between work of breathing and radius of the airway is shown by what law?

A

Pouiseuille

76
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The density of oxygen is is ___ g/L

A

1.43

77
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The density of nitrogen is ___ g/L

A

1.25

78
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The formula for determining the density of a gas is?

A

molecular gram weight /

22.4 L (molar weight)

79
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The higher the temperature, the (more/less) soluble a gas will be

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less soluble– higher kinetic energy makes gas leave a solution, not go into it

80
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What is the formula for Graham’s law?

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1/square root of the gas’ gram molecular weight

81
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What is the molecular weight of oxygen?

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32 grams

82
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What is the molecular weight of CO2?

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44 grams

83
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T/F Water vapor pressure is not affected by the percentages of other gases.

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True. (It acts equally on all gases in a mixture)

84
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Can pressure convert gas to a liquid?

A

Yes

85
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In laminar flow, velocity is fastest where?

A

in the center of the stream

86
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Do high flow rates increase or decrease resistance?

A

increase

87
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Lateral wall pressure drops when a fluid passes through a constriction and velocity increases. What explains this?

A

Energy can’t be lost or gained- so when velocity increased, lateral pressure decreased – energy was transferred.

88
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What are the two ways to increase entrainment of fluid?

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increase jet diameter or increase the size of the entrainment port

89
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How is humidity measured?

A

water vapor pressure ( a measure of pressure and temperature), absolute humidity (actual weight/volume of water) and relative humidity (percentage of absolute humidity/saturated capacity)

90
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Describe relative humidity

A

how much water vapor a gas is holding compared to what it can hold (8 oz of water in a 16 oz cup can hold 50% more water)

91
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Does absolute humidity change when the temperature changes?

A

No. Absolute humidity is fixed (it is absolute- get it?)

92
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Does saturation capacity change when the temperature changes?

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Yes- hot air holds more moisture than cold air

93
Q

Does relative humidity change with temperature?

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Yes

94
Q

An increase in temperature will (increase/decrease) relative humidity?

A

Increase temperature decreases relative humidity
(4 oz water/6 oz container= 66% RH
4 oz water/8 oz container = 50% RH)

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