Physical Chemistry: States of Matter and Gas Laws

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Which state of matter has molecules that are tightly packed and do not move?

  • Gas
  • Plasma
  • Solid (correct)
  • Liquid

Which of the following laws states that the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure at constant temperature?

  • Amonton's Law
  • Avogadro's Law
  • Charles's Law
  • Boyle's Law (correct)

What is the formula for calculating pressure in a gas?

  • P = V/T
  • P = F/A (correct)
  • P = nRT/V
  • P = V/nRT

At what temperature does 0 °C correspond in Kelvin?

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What is the relationship defined by Avogadro's Law?

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Which device is used to measure gas pressure?

<p>Manometer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Ideal Gas Law, what does 'R' represent?

<p>Gas constant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the molecular speed and the pressure of a gas according to the kinetic theory of gases?

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What happens to the volume of a gas when the temperature is increased at constant pressure?

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

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What does the formula PV = nRT represent?

<p>The Ideal Gas Law. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Ideal Gas Law, what is the value of 1 mole of gas at standard temperature and pressure?

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Which of the following correctly describes the density relationship of states of matter?

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What is the primary function of a barometer?

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According to the kinetic theory of gases, what happens to gas molecules as temperature increases?

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What is the relationship defined by Gay-Lussac's Law in terms of gas volumes?

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Flashcards

Ideal Gas Law

Combines Boyle's, Charles's, and Avogadro's Laws. Relates pressure (P), volume (V), number of moles (n), gas constant (R), and temperature (T) of a gas.

Boyle's Law

At constant temperature, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure.

Charles's Law

At constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature (in Kelvin).

Avogadro's Law

Equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain the same number of molecules.

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Gas Density

Solid > Liquid > Gas. Gases have the lowest density of the three forms of matter.

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Gas Properties

Gases readily assume the shape of their container, fill it uniformly, are easily compressed, and exert pressure.

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Gas Pressure

Force exerted per unit area by a gas.

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Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP)

Conditions of 0°C (273 K) and 1 atm pressure. Useful in gas calculations.

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States of Matter

The physical forms that matter can exist in, including solid, liquid, and gas.

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Density of Matter

The amount of mass per unit volume. Solids have the highest density, followed by liquids, and then gases.

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Pressure of Gas

The force exerted by gas molecules on the walls of their container per unit area.

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Kinetic Theory of Gases

Explains gas behavior based on the motion of particles. Higher temperature means faster particles and more pressure.

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Study Notes

Physical Chemistry

  • States of Matter: Solid, liquid, gas. Density increases in the order: Gas < Liquid < Solid. Water (H₂O) is an example, existing as solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (steam).
  • Gases: Characterized by:
    • Taking the shape of their container.
    • Mixing uniformly.
    • Being easily compressed.
    • Having a lower density compared to liquids and solids.
  • Pressure: Force per unit area exerted by a gas on the walls of its container.
  • Units of Pressure:
    • 760 mmHg = 1 atm (standard atmospheric pressure).
  • Measuring Pressure: Use barometers and manometers.

Gas Laws

  • Boyle's Law: At constant temperature, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure (P₁V₁ = P₂V₂).
  • Charles' Law: At constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature (V₁/T₁ = V₂/T₂).
  • Combined Gas Law: Combines Boyle's and Charles' laws, relating pressure, volume, and temperature in a gas (P₁V₁/T₁ = P₂V₂/T₂).
  • Avogadro's Law: Equal volumes of different gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal numbers of molecules.
  • Ideal Gas Law: Relates pressure (P), volume (V), number of moles (n), and absolute temperature (T) of a gas (PV = nRT) where R is the ideal gas constant.

Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures

  • The total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the individual gases in the mixture. (Ptotal = PA + PB + ...).

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