Ideal Gas Model and Equations

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What is Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures?

The partial pressure of each gas increases with temperature.

The pressure of a gas is dependent on its volume alone.

The total pressure of a gas mixture is equal to its average temperature.

The total pressure of a gas mixture is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of each gas within the mixture. (correct)

Which statement is accurate regarding the relationship between gas mass and speed?

More massive molecules move faster and have a narrower distribution.

More massive molecules move slower and have a broader distribution. (correct)

Molecule speed is independent of mass.

Less massive gases always have a higher average speed.

How is the ratio of the number of molecules near certain speeds calculated?

By multiplying the two speeds together.

By taking the ratio of the two f values corresponding to the speeds. (correct)

By finding the average of all molecules present.

By adding the two speeds and dividing by two.

In a gas mixture, what does partial pressure represent?

The pressure exerted by a single gas in the mixture as if it were the only gas present. Signup and view all the answers

Given a total pressure of 1 atm and mole fractions of XO2=0.21, XN2=0.78, XCO2=0.01, what is the partial pressure of nitrogen (N2)?

0.78 atm Signup and view all the answers

What happens to pressure when volume decreases for a gas at constant temperature?

Pressure increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the graph of pressure against the inverse of volume at constant temperature shaped like?

A straight line Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of the product pV for a fixed quantity of gas at constant temperature?

It remains constant Signup and view all the answers

Which temperature is suggested to be the minimum possible temperature based on the volume-temperature law?

-273 °C Signup and view all the answers

What must happen to pressure for the volume of gas to increase when pressure is constant?

Temperature must increase Signup and view all the answers

Why can experiments with real gases not be conducted at very low temperatures?

The gas would liquefy Signup and view all the answers

At constant pressure, how does the volume of a fixed quantity of gas relate to temperature?

Volume increases with increasing temperature Signup and view all the answers

What describes the relationship between pressure and volume for a gas under constant temperature conditions?

Inverse proportional relationship Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary assumption about the volume of molecules in an ideal gas?

The molecules occupy a negligibly small volume compared to the container. Signup and view all the answers

What does the theorem of equipartition of energy state?

All degrees of freedom contribute equally to the energy of a system. Signup and view all the answers

Which law relates pressure and volume of a fixed quantity of gas at constant temperature?

Boyle's Law Signup and view all the answers

What must be true about the collisions of molecules in an ideal gas according to the model?

Molecules collide elastically with each other. Signup and view all the answers

How does temperature relate to the average kinetic energy of gas molecules?

Temperature is a direct measure of average molecular kinetic energy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship described by the equation of state for an ideal gas?

$pV = nRT$ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of molecules in an ideal gas?

Molecules interact through long-range forces. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the volume of air in a tube as oil is pumped higher?

The volume decreases. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Boltzmann Distribution Law explain about molecules in a gas?

The probability of finding molecules in specific energy states. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of an ideal gas law problem, which quantity is essential to know to determine whether to use the number of molecules or moles?

Whether the number of molecules or moles is given or needed. Signup and view all the answers

How should units be treated when solving an ideal gas law problem?

They should be converted to proper SI units. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about an isobaric process?

Pressure remains constant while temperature and volume change. Signup and view all the answers

What does the ratio of the final to the initial states in an ideal gas law problem help achieve?

Eliminating unknown quantities that are held fixed. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Maxwell–Boltzmann speed distribution function, how is the number of molecules with certain speeds represented?

In terms of the total number of molecules and the speed differential. Signup and view all the answers

What defines the term 'mean' in the context of gas molecules' velocities?

The arithmetic average speed of all molecules. Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for checking the validity of the results obtained from gas calculations?

Verifying if the results are reasonable and make sense practically. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula used to calculate the partial pressure of a gas according to Dalton's Law?

Pi = Xi * Ptotal Signup and view all the answers

If the total pressure of a gas mixture is 1 atm and the mole fraction of CO₂ is 0.01, what is the partial pressure of CO₂?

0.01 atm Signup and view all the answers

In the provided example calculations, what is the partial pressure of N₂ when its mole fraction is 0.78?

0.78 atm Signup and view all the answers

Which application of Dalton's Law is specifically important for divers?

Avoiding decompression sickness Signup and view all the answers

How does Dalton’s Law help in understanding gas behavior?

By calculating partial pressures Signup and view all the answers

What is the total pressure (Ptotal) if the partial pressures are 0.21 atm for O₂, 0.78 atm for N₂, and 0.01 atm for CO₂?

1.00 atm Signup and view all the answers

Which law provides a method for calculating total pressure in gas mixtures?

Dalton's Law Signup and view all the answers

What role does the mole fraction serve in the context of Dalton's Law?

It represents the proportional amount of gas in a mixture Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ideal Gas Model

The Ideal Gas Model is based on several assumptions:
- There are a large number of molecules, and they are spread far apart.
- The molecules obey Newton's Laws of Motion and move randomly in all directions.
- The molecules interact only through short-range forces during collisions.
- Collisions with the walls are elastic.
- All gas molecules are identical.

Equation of State for an Ideal Gas

The equation of state relates the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas.
Experimentally, the relationship is found to be:
- pV = nRT
  - p: pressure
  - V: volume
  - n: number of moles
  - R: universal gas constant
  - T: temperature

Thermal Energy of an Ideal Gas

The equation of state can be used to define temperature as a measure of average molecular kinetic energy.
The equation:
- T = <KE>/ (3/2 kB)
 - <KE>: average kinetic energy
 - kB: Boltzmann constant

Theorem of Equipartition of Energy

The theorem states that each degree of freedom of a molecule contributes (1/2) kB T to the energy of the system.
Degrees of freedom include translational, rotational, and vibrational motions.

Pressure-Volume Law (Boyle's Law)

At constant temperature, pressure is inversely proportional to volume:
- p₁V₁ = p₂V₂
- p ↑, V ↓

Volume-Temperature Law (Charles's Law)

At constant pressure, volume is directly proportional to temperature:
- V₁ / T₁ = V₂ / T₂
- V ↑, T ↑

Pressure-Temperature Law (Gay-Lussac's Law)

At constant volume, pressure is directly proportional to temperature:
- p₁ / T₁ = p₂ / T₂
- p ↑, T ↑

Boltzmann Distribution Law

Describes the distribution of molecules with different energies.
Probability of finding a molecule in a particular energy state is proportional to the exponential of the negative of the energy divided by kBT.

Maxwell-Boltzmann Speed Distribution Function

Describes the distribution of molecular speeds.
The function depends on the temperature and molecular mass.
The distribution has a peak at the most probable speed, with a wider distribution at higher temperatures.

Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures

States that the total pressure of a gas mixture is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of each individual gas.
Ptotal = P₁ + P₂+ ... + Pₙ
Partial Pressure: the pressure exerted by a single gas in a mixture.

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