Questions and Answers
According to the kinetic-molecular theory, what is true about particles of matter?
They are in constant motion.
According to the kinetic-molecular theory, what causes gases to condense into liquids?
Forces between molecules.
According to the kinetic-molecular theory, which substances are made of particles?
All matter.
What is an ideal gas?
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How does a real gas differ from an ideal gas?
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If two moving steel balls collide, what type of collision is this an example of?
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What is an example of gas diffusion?
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When does the density of a substance undergo the greatest change?
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According to the kinetic-molecular theory, how does a gas expand?
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Under what conditions do real gases most resemble ideal gases?
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State the kinetic-molecular theory of matter.
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List the 5 assumptions of the kinetic-molecular theory of gases.
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Describe the characteristic properties of gases.
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Describe the conditions under which a real gas deviates from 'ideal' behavior.
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Study Notes
Kinetic-Molecular Theory Overview
- Particles of matter are always in constant motion, influencing the state of matter.
- All matter is composed of particles, regardless of its phase (solid, liquid, gas).
Behavior of Gases
- Gases condense into liquids due to intermolecular forces acting between molecules.
- Gas expansion occurs when particles move over greater distances, filling their container completely.
- Density changes significantly when a substance transitions from liquid to gas.
Ideal vs. Real Gases
- An ideal gas is a theoretical concept that perfectly follows kinetic theory assumptions.
- Real gases actively experience intermolecular attractive forces, contrasting with ideal gas behavior.
- Real gases closely resemble ideal gases under conditions of low pressure and high temperature.
Collisions and Energy
- When two moving steel balls collide, retaining total energy is a characteristic of elastic collisions.
Diffusion and Effusion
- Gas diffusion is exemplified by how a perfume's scent disperses throughout a room.
- Effusion occurs when gas particles escape through a tiny opening.
Characteristic Properties of Gases
- Expansion: Gases occupy the entire volume of their container.
- Density: Gases have relatively low density compared to solids and liquids.
- Fluidity: Gas particles can smoothly glide past one another.
- Compressibility: Gases can be compressed due to significant spacing between particles.
- Diffusion: The ability of gas particles to spread out and fill available space uniformly.
Kinetic-Molecular Theory Assumptions
- Gases consist of numerous tiny particles far apart relative to one another.
- Collisions among gas particles and with container walls are elastic, conserving energy.
- Gas particles are in rapid, random motion, contributing to their kinetic energy.
- No intermolecular forces exist between gas particles.
- Average kinetic energy is directly proportional to the gas temperature.
Deviations from Ideal Behavior
- Real gases behave non-ideally under conditions of high pressure and low temperatures, affecting their properties.
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