The Kinetic Theory of Matter Applied to Gases (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards
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How kinetic theory describes gas particles
How kinetic theory describes gas particles
Tiny particles in constant, random motion
What creates gas pressure in kinetic theory
What creates gas pressure in kinetic theory
Particles colliding with container walls
Kinetic theory assumption about intermolecular forces
Kinetic theory assumption about intermolecular forces
No attractive or repulsive forces between molecules
Kinetic theory assumption about molecular volume
Kinetic theory assumption about molecular volume
Negligible compared to total container volume
Type of collisions in kinetic theory
Type of collisions in kinetic theory
Elastic (no loss of kinetic energy)
Relationship between average kinetic energy and temperature
Relationship between average kinetic energy and temperature
Proportional to Kelvin temperature
Definition of ideal gas
Definition of ideal gas
Perfectly obeys all kinetic theory assumptions
Do ideal gases exist in reality?
Do ideal gases exist in reality?
No
Temperature condition for real gas to act ideal
Temperature condition for real gas to act ideal
High temperature (molecules moving rapidly)
Pressure condition for real gas to act ideal
Pressure condition for real gas to act ideal
Low pressure (molecules widely spaced)
First reason real gases differ from ideal
First reason real gases differ from ideal
Attractive forces exist between molecules
Second reason real gases differ from ideal
Second reason real gases differ from ideal
Molecular volume is not negligible at high pressure