REVIEW-Basic Properties of Gases

Which of the following statements is NOT true about gases?

• Gases move constantly, quickly, and randomly.

• Gases have no definite shape or volume.

• Gases can be easily compressed by increasing pressure.

• Gases have strong molecular forces between their particles.

Which of the following is NOT a measurable property of gases?

• mass

• pressure

• temperature

• none of the above

What is the value of the absolute temperature?

• 100 ˚C

• 6.023 ˚C

• -273.15 ˚C

• 50.9 ˚C

This refers to the force exerted by a gas per unit area.

• mass

• pressure

• temperature

• volume

What is the three-dimensional space inside a gas container?

• mass

• pressure

• temperature

• volume

Joan can still pump air in the party balloon even though it is already inflated. What explains this phenomenon?

• A balloon looks better if its

  size is bigger.

• Balloons are made up of

  plastic.

• Air molecules can be

  compressed.

• The air inside the balloon is

  hot