Properties of gases Flashcards
1
Q
Gases are produced whenever …
A
fuels are combusted.
2
Q
Describe the density of gases
A
Low, as particles are spread apart
3
Q
Describe the volume and shape of gases compared to liquids
A
Their volume is the container, and fill space available (As particles move independently). LIquids and solids and have fixed volume and may/may not comform to the shape of the container. This indicates that they don’t move indepently.
4
Q
Do gases compress easily?
A
Yes. Solids and liquids don’t
5
Q
The ability of gases to mix?
A
Easily due to wide spacing and independent movement. Slower for liquids and solids.
