Gas Behavior Flashcard Review

Front

What does the kinetic molecular theory state about gas behavior at constant temperature when volume increases?

Back

Increasing the volume will decrease the pressure because the gas particles must travel farther from wall to wall.

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How do gas molecules move?

Back

Gas molecules move constantly and randomly.

Front

Which container will have a lower pressure if one is larger than the other?

Back

The larger container will have a lower pressure.

Front

What causes pressure in a gas?

Back

Pressure is caused by the collisions of the particles with the walls of the container.

Front

What is the definition of kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object as it is in motion.

Front

What happens to gas pressure when the volume of the container increases?

Back

The pressure decreases.

Front

What is the relationship between pressure and volume in gases according to Boyle's Law?

Back

Pressure and volume are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

Front

What is the effect of temperature on gas pressure?

Back

Increasing the temperature increases the pressure if the volume is constant.

Front

What is the ideal gas law equation?

Back

PV = nRT, where P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles, R is the gas constant, and T is temperature.

Front

What is meant by 'elastic collisions' in gas behavior?

Back

Elastic collisions are collisions where there is no net loss of total kinetic energy.