Gas Laws Review

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What causes pressure in a gas?

Back

The collisions of the particles.

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Which factors can increase the pressure of a gas?

Back

Increase the Temperature, Pump in more gas, Decrease the volume, All of these.

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What does the variable 'n' represent in the ideal gas law?

Back

Moles.

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What is the equation for Boyle's Law?

Back

P₁V₁ = P₂V₂.

Front

Boyle's Law demonstrates the relationship between _____ and _____.

Back

Volume and Pressure.

Front

What is the definition of pressure in gases?

Back

Pressure is the force exerted by gas particles colliding with the walls of their container.

Front

What happens to gas pressure when the volume decreases?

Back

The pressure increases.

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What is Charles's Law?

Back

The volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature at constant pressure.

Front

What is the equation for Charles's Law?

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V₁/T₁ = V₂/T₂.

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What is the definition of the ideal gas law?

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The ideal gas law relates pressure, volume, temperature, and the number of moles of a gas: PV = nRT.