Gases Review

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What describes the movement of particles in a solid?

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All of the particles are moving.

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What describes the movement of particles in a liquid?

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All of the particles are moving.

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How does the size of a balloon change when taken from warm indoors to cold outdoors?

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It will decrease in size.

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Which states of matter can expand and contract?

Back

Solids, liquids, & gases can all expand and contract.

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How does atmospheric pressure at high altitudes compare to sea level?

Back

Atmospheric pressure at high altitudes is lower.

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What is the definition of gas?

Back

A state of matter that has no fixed shape and can expand to fill its container.

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What is the kinetic molecular theory?

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A theory that explains the behavior of gases in terms of particles in constant motion.

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What happens to gas pressure when the volume decreases?

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Gas pressure increases.

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What is Boyle's Law?

Back

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

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What is Charles's Law?

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