Thermodynamics - Measuring Gases

Question 1

atomic mass

Answer 1

• For elements, these values are given in the Periodic Table, in units of grams/mole. This is called the atomic mass of the element. Since we’re in Physics, we divide that by 1000 to get kg/mole.

Question 2

molecular mass (MM)

Answer 2

• mass of 1 mole of molecules