Gas Properties

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What are the properties of gases?

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Gases are fluids, can be compressed, and have lots of space between particles.

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What happens to the volume of a balloon when it is cooled?

Back

The volume will decrease.

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Why does a balloon pop as it rises in the atmosphere?

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As pressure goes down, the volume goes up.

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What factors can increase the pressure of a gas?

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Increasing the temperature, decreasing the volume, or pumping in more gas will all increase gas pressure.

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How can you 're-inflate' a balloon?

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By heating the balloon up.

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What is the definition of gas pressure?

Back

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

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What is the relationship between temperature and gas volume?

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According to Charles's Law, as temperature increases, the volume of a gas increases, provided pressure is constant.

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What is the definition of compressibility in gases?

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Compressibility is the ability of a substance to decrease in volume under pressure.

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What happens to gas particles when temperature increases?

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Gas particles move faster and spread apart, leading to an increase in volume.

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What is Boyle's Law?

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Boyle's Law states that at constant temperature, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume.