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WorksheetsGases - 11.1-11.3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 26mins
Straws work because sucking, creates a _____ difference between the inside of the straw and the outside of the straw.
force
pressure
size
length
The pressure differential when sucking on a straw.
The pressure outside the straw is less than the inside the straw
There isn't any pressure differential
sucking on a straw has nothing to do with pressure
The pressure outside the straw is greater than inside the straw.
In a perfect vacuum, what is the total height a straw can still be utilized.
3.10 m
3.01 m
10.3 m
1.03 m
Which of the following is a property of gas?
are compressible
assume the shape and volume of their container
have low densities in comparison with liquids and solids
all are properties of gases
Gases are compressible because the atoms or molecules that compose them have _____ between them.
water
space
charges
attraction
Which of the following is an assumption of the kinetic molecular theory?
collection of particles in constant motion
Have a fix volume and shape
have a fix volume and undetermined shape
freezes at 32 degrees fahrenheit
Variation in pressure in Earth's atmosphere creates _____.
wind
tsunamies
volcanic eruptions
avalanches
Pressure decreases with _____ altitude.
decreasing
increasing
The simplest unit of pressure is . . .
atmosphere (atm)
pascal (Pa)
torr
mm Hg
The Standard International unit for pressure is . . .
atmosphere (atm)
mm Hg
pascal (Pa)
torr
1 atm = ?? pascal (Pa)
760
101,325
14.7
29.92
760 torr = ?? mm Hg
101,325
1
760
29.92
psi is short for . . .
pressure standing inside
pounds per square inch
pressure shortly inverted
pounds straight inside
29.92 in. Hg = ?? torr
101,325
1
14.7
760
Convert .311 atm to mm Hg
760
0.00041
173
236
A high-performance bicycle tire is inflated to a total pressure of 125 psi. What is this pressure in millimeters of mercury?
1.40 ⋅ 106 mm Hg
0.0112 mm Hg
6.46⋅103 mm Hg
2.42 mm Hg
Convert a pressure of 173 in. Hg into pounds per square inch (psi).
352 psi
85.0 psi
2.54 psi
7.61⋅104 psi
Convert a pressure of 23.8 in. Hg into kilopascals.
7.22⋅104 kPa
7.03⋅10−3 kPa
8.06⋅104 kPa
80.6 kPa
Convert 18.4 in. Hg to torr.
467 torr
.724 torr
4.18⋅105 torr
8.09⋅10−4 torr
