1.5.2

Gas Laws

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Molecular Kinetic Thoery

Molecular Kinetic theory is used to explain the way gases behave.

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Molecular kinetic theory

  • Kinetic molecular theory states the following assumptions:
    • Gas molecules are always moving and move in randomly.
    • Temperature and kinetic temperature are directly proportional. Gases of different masses at a particular temperature have the same kinetic energy.
    • Collisions between gas molecules are elastic (no energy is lost when gas molecules collide).
    • The majority of the volume of a gas is empty space. The distance between gas molecules is much bigger than the actual gas molecules.
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Boyle’s law

  • Boyle’s Law states the pressure (P) of a fixed mass of gas is inversely proportional to its volume (V) at a constant temperature.
  • For the same gas under different conditions:
    • P1V1 = P2V2
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Charles’ law

  • Charles’ Law states the volume (V) of a fixed mass of gas is directly proportional to its volume (T) at constant pressure.
  • For the same gas under different conditions:
    • V1/T1 = V2/T2
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Gay-Lussac's

  • Gay-Lussac's sates the pressure (P) of a fixed mass of gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature (T) at a constant volume.
  • For the same gas under different conditions:
    • P1/T1 = P2/T2
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1Structure - Models of the Particulate of Matter

2Structure - Models of Bonding & Structure

3Structure - Classification of Matter

3.1The Periodic Table: Classification of Elements

3.2Periodic Trends

3.3Group 1 Alkali Metals

3.4Halogens

3.5Noble gases, group 18

3.6Functional Groups: Classification of Organic

3.7Functional Group Chemistry

3.8Alkanes

3.9Alcohols

3.10Halogenoalkanes

4Reactivity - What Drives Chemical Reaction?

5Reactivity - How Much, How Fast & How Far?

6Reactivity - The Mechanisms of Chemical Change

7Measurement, Data Processing & Analysis

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