Gases

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the lowest possible temperature (0 K, -273°C)
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the layer of gases that surround the Earth
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states that equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain an equal number of particles

States that equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain an equal number of particles. Avogadro's law. It means that if you have two balloons of the same size at the same temperature and pressure, they contain the same number of gas molecules.

an instrument that measures air pressure
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states that pressure increases when volume decreases, and vice versa , if the gas temperature is constant
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states that when gas pressure is constant, its volume increases with temperature, gases expand when heated
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describes the relationship between pressure, temperature and volume of an enclosed gas

Describes the relationship between pressure, temperature and volume of an enclosed gas. Combined gas law. It shows how these three properties of a gas change together when conditions change, keeping the amount of gas constant.

the total pressure of a mixture of gases equals the sum of the pressures of all the gases

The total pressure of a mixture of gases equals the sum of the pressures of all the gases. Dalton's law of partial pressures. Dalton's law states that in a mixture of gases, each gas contributes to the total pressure independently of the others.

the movement of molecules from an area of higher density to an area of lower density
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the escape of gas from a container through a tiny hole due to a pressure difference

The escape of gas from a container through a tiny hole due to a pressure difference. Effusion. Effusion is when gas particles pass through a small opening from high pressure to low pressure.

the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to the Kelvin temperature if the volume remains constant

The pressure of a gas is directly proportional to the Kelvin temperature if the volume remains constant. Gay Lussac's law. In simple terms, Gay Lussac's law explains that if you heat a gas inside a sealed container, its pressure will increase.

the rate of effusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass

The rate of effusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass. Graham's law of effusion states that lighter gases escape through a tiny opening faster than heavier gases.

a theoretical gas whose particles are infinitely small and do not interact with each other

A theoretical gas whose particles are infinitely small and do not interact with each other. Ideal gas. An ideal gas is a simplified model that helps scientists understand and calculate the behavior of real gases under certain conditions.

a constant used in the ideal gas law, its value depends on the units used

A constant used in the ideal gas law, its value depends on the units used. Ideal gas constant. The ideal gas constant is a number that relates the energy of gas particles with temperature and pressure in calculations.

the relationship between pressure (P), volume (V), and temperature (T) of an ideal gas. PV=nRT

The relationship between pressure P, volume V, and temperature T of an ideal gas PVnRT. Ideal gas law. The ideal gas law is a formula that describes how the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas are related, assuming the gas behaves perfectly.

the volume of one mole of gas at 1 atm and 0°C, equal to 22.4L

The volume of one mole of gas at 1 atm and 0C, equal to 22.4L, is known as molar volume. Molar volume is the space one mole of gas occupies under specific conditions.

the pressure of one gas in a mixture of gases

The pressure of one gas in a mixture of gases. Partial pressure. Partial pressure is the pressure that a single type of gas in a mixture would exert if it occupied the entire volume on its own.

the SI unit of pressure, it is equal to 1 newton per square meter

The SI unit of pressure, it is equal to 1 newton per square meter. Pascal. It measures how much force is applied over a specific area.

force exerted per unit area
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a unit of pressure equal to 101,325 Pa, or which supports a 760 mm column of mercury

A unit of pressure equal to 101,325 Pa, or which supports a 760 mm column of mercury. Standard atmosphere. It is the average pressure at sea level on Earth.

a temperature of 0°C and pressure of 101.3kPa (1 atm)

A temperature of 0C and pressure of 101.3 kPa 1 atm. Standard temperature and pressure STP. STP is a reference point used in science to measure gases under consistent conditions.

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