Gas Laws and Temperature Flashcard

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What is Boyle's Law?

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Boyle's Law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume when temperature is held constant. Mathematically, it can be expressed as P1V1 = P2V2.

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What happens to the volume of a gas when its temperature increases at constant pressure?

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

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What is the formula for Charles's Law?

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Charles's Law can be expressed as V1/T1 = V2/T2, where V is volume and T is temperature in Kelvin.

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What is the Kinetic Molecular Theory?

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The Kinetic Molecular Theory explains the behavior of gases, stating that gas particles are in constant, random motion and that they collide elastically with each other and the walls of their container.

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What is the relationship between pressure and temperature in a gas at constant volume?

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According to Gay-Lussac's Law, the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature when volume is held constant. This can be expressed as P1/T1 = P2/T2.

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What is the formula for the Ideal Gas Law?

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The Ideal Gas Law is expressed as PV = nRT, where P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles, R is the ideal gas constant, and T is temperature in Kelvin.

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What happens to the pressure of a gas if its volume is halved at constant temperature?

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According to Boyle's Law, if the volume of a gas is halved, the pressure will double.

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What is the significance of absolute zero in gas laws?

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Absolute zero (0 K) is the theoretical temperature at which gas particles have minimum energy and motion, and it is the point where the volume of an ideal gas would theoretically be zero.

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What is the effect of increasing the number of gas particles on pressure at constant volume and temperature?

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Increasing the number of gas particles increases the pressure of the gas, as more particles lead to more collisions with the walls of the container.

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What is the relationship between volume and temperature in a gas at constant pressure?

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The relationship is direct; as the temperature increases, the volume also increases, according to Charles's Law.