Unit 9 - Gases and the Atmosphere

Front

What is a natural source of greenhouse gases?

Back

Volcanic eruptions are a natural source of greenhouse gases.

Front

Which container will have lower pressure?

Back

The left container has lower pressure.

Front

What factors can increase the pressure of a gas?

Back

Increasing the temperature, pumping in more gas, and decreasing the volume can all increase the pressure of a gas.

Front

How is pressure defined in the context of gases?

Back

Pressure is created by the force of gas particles hitting the walls of the container.

Front

What type of relationship does Charles' Law describe between volume and temperature?

Back

Charles' Law describes a direct relationship between volume and temperature.

Front

What is the definition of pressure?

Back

Pressure is the force exerted per unit area.

Front

What happens to gas pressure when the volume decreases?

Back

Gas pressure increases when the volume decreases.

Front

What is Boyle's Law?

Back

Boyle's Law states that pressure and volume of a gas are inversely related at constant temperature.

Front

What is the effect of temperature on gas volume according to Charles' Law?

Back

According to Charles' Law, as temperature increases, the volume of gas increases.

Front

What is the ideal gas law equation?

Back

The ideal gas law is represented by the equation PV=nRT.