Boyle's Law (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards

Robert Boyle

At constant temp, volume inversely proportional to pressure

Pressure increases, volume decreases (and vice versa)

Constant temperature

$pV = k$ (constant)

$V \propto \frac{1}{p}$

$\frac{1}{2}V$ (halves)

Collisions of gas particles with container walls

Decreasing volume increases collision frequency

$p \times V$ product

Curved (hyperbolic) line

Straight horizontal line

Syringes, breathing, ears popping, pneumatic systems

$p_1V_1 = p_2V_2$

Digital pressure sensors with syringes