The Gas Laws: pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Explain what the pressure of a gas is
A
the pressure of a gas is the force that the gas exerts on a unit area of its container.
2
Q
What is the pressure of a gas measured in?
A
It is measured in newtons per metre squared. This is also called the pascal
3
Q
What does one kilopascal (1 kPa) measure in pascals?
A
1000 Pa
4
Q
What is the normal atmospheric pressure?
A
1 x 10^5Pa = 100 kPa
