The Properties of Gases Section 12.1
After reading Section 12.1, you should know: The properties of a gas How the kinetic theory relates to the Kelvin temperature
Properties of Gases (Review of the Kinetic Theory) Compressibility How much the volume of matter decreases when it is under pressure Gases have a high compressibility No attractive or repulsive forces exist between gas particles Gases are free to move inside their containers Gases will expand until it takes the shape and volume of a container Gas particles are in constant motion Move in straight paths Collisions are perfectly elastic
Variables that Describe a Gas Pressure Measured in kilopascals (kPa) Amount of gas Measured in moles (n) Volume Measured in liters (L) Temperature Measured in Kelvin (K)
After reading Section 12.1, you should know: The properties of a gas How the kinetic theory relates to the Kelvin temperature