Kinetic Theory of Temperature and Pressure - AP Physics 2
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What is the formula for calculating pressure?
What is the formula for calculating pressure?
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$P = \frac{F}{A}$. Force divided by contact area.
$P = \frac{F}{A}$. Force divided by contact area.
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What is the assumption about particle collisions in kinetic theory?
What is the assumption about particle collisions in kinetic theory?
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Collisions are elastic. No energy lost in collisions.
Collisions are elastic. No energy lost in collisions.
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What is the significance of the gas constant $R$?
What is the significance of the gas constant $R$?
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It relates energy units in the ideal gas law. Proportionality constant in gas equations.
It relates energy units in the ideal gas law. Proportionality constant in gas equations.
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Which variable remains constant in Boyle's Law?
Which variable remains constant in Boyle's Law?
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Temperature. Pressure and volume vary inversely.
Temperature. Pressure and volume vary inversely.
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What is the definition of thermal equilibrium in kinetic theory?
What is the definition of thermal equilibrium in kinetic theory?
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No net energy transfer between objects. Same temperature means equal average energies.
No net energy transfer between objects. Same temperature means equal average energies.
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What is the formula for kinetic energy of a gas particle?
What is the formula for kinetic energy of a gas particle?
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$KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$. Energy from mass and velocity squared.
$KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$. Energy from mass and velocity squared.
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What is the SI unit for pressure?
What is the SI unit for pressure?
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Pascal (Pa). Newton per square meter.
Pascal (Pa). Newton per square meter.
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State the equation for Dalton's Law.
State the equation for Dalton's Law.
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$P_{total} = P_1 + P_2 + \text{...}$. Additive pressures in gas mixtures.
$P_{total} = P_1 + P_2 + \text{...}$. Additive pressures in gas mixtures.
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What is the equation for calculating density from pressure and temperature?
What is the equation for calculating density from pressure and temperature?
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$\rho = \frac{P \times M}{R \times T}$. Derived from ideal gas law rearrangement.
$\rho = \frac{P \times M}{R \times T}$. Derived from ideal gas law rearrangement.
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What is Avogadro's Law in terms of volume and moles?
What is Avogadro's Law in terms of volume and moles?
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Volume is directly proportional to moles. Equal volumes contain equal moles at STP.
Volume is directly proportional to moles. Equal volumes contain equal moles at STP.
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What happens to pressure if volume is halved at constant temperature?
What happens to pressure if volume is halved at constant temperature?
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Pressure doubles. Inverse relationship from Boyle's Law.
Pressure doubles. Inverse relationship from Boyle's Law.
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How does kinetic theory describe the energy distribution among particles?
How does kinetic theory describe the energy distribution among particles?
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Energy is distributed according to a Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution. Statistical description of particle energies.
Energy is distributed according to a Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution. Statistical description of particle energies.
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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?
What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?
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Kinetic energy is directly proportional to temperature. Temperature measures average kinetic energy.
Kinetic energy is directly proportional to temperature. Temperature measures average kinetic energy.
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What is the equation for the ideal gas law?
What is the equation for the ideal gas law?
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$PV = nRT$. Combines pressure, volume, moles, and temperature.
$PV = nRT$. Combines pressure, volume, moles, and temperature.
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Identify the unit of temperature used in gas law calculations.
Identify the unit of temperature used in gas law calculations.
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Kelvin (K). Absolute temperature scale required.
Kelvin (K). Absolute temperature scale required.
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What causes gas pressure on a container's walls?
What causes gas pressure on a container's walls?
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Collisions of gas particles with the walls. Momentum transfer from particle impacts.
Collisions of gas particles with the walls. Momentum transfer from particle impacts.
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What does Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures state?
What does Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures state?
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Total pressure is the sum of partial pressures. Each gas contributes independently.
Total pressure is the sum of partial pressures. Each gas contributes independently.
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State the relationship between temperature and pressure in Gay-Lussac's Law.
State the relationship between temperature and pressure in Gay-Lussac's Law.
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Pressure is directly proportional to temperature. At constant volume, $\frac{P}{T} = k$.
Pressure is directly proportional to temperature. At constant volume, $\frac{P}{T} = k$.
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State the relationship between pressure and volume in Boyle's Law.
State the relationship between pressure and volume in Boyle's Law.
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Pressure is inversely proportional to volume. At constant temperature, $PV = k$.
Pressure is inversely proportional to volume. At constant temperature, $PV = k$.
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If the pressure of a gas is tripled, what happens to its volume at constant temperature?
If the pressure of a gas is tripled, what happens to its volume at constant temperature?
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Volume is reduced to one-third. Inverse pressure-volume relationship applied.
Volume is reduced to one-third. Inverse pressure-volume relationship applied.
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What is the definition of absolute zero?
What is the definition of absolute zero?
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The temperature at which particle motion stops. Zero kinetic energy at -273.15°C.
The temperature at which particle motion stops. Zero kinetic energy at -273.15°C.
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What assumption about particle size is made in the kinetic theory of gases?
What assumption about particle size is made in the kinetic theory of gases?
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Particles are point-like with negligible volume. Ideal gas approximation assumption.
Particles are point-like with negligible volume. Ideal gas approximation assumption.
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Identify the constant in Charles's Law.
Identify the constant in Charles's Law.
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Pressure. Volume and temperature vary at fixed pressure.
Pressure. Volume and temperature vary at fixed pressure.
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Which gas law states that $PV/T$ is a constant for a given amount of gas?
Which gas law states that $PV/T$ is a constant for a given amount of gas?
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Combined Gas Law. Combines Boyle's, Charles's, and Gay-Lussac's laws.
Combined Gas Law. Combines Boyle's, Charles's, and Gay-Lussac's laws.
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What is the effect of lowering temperature on the kinetic energy of gas particles?
What is the effect of lowering temperature on the kinetic energy of gas particles?
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Kinetic energy decreases. Temperature directly affects molecular energy.
Kinetic energy decreases. Temperature directly affects molecular energy.
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What is the value of the universal gas constant $R$?
What is the value of the universal gas constant $R$?
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$8.314 \frac{J}{mol \times K}$. Standard value for gas calculations.
$8.314 \frac{J}{mol \times K}$. Standard value for gas calculations.
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What is the effect of temperature on the speed of sound in a gas?
What is the effect of temperature on the speed of sound in a gas?
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Speed of sound increases with temperature. Sound speed depends on molecular motion.
Speed of sound increases with temperature. Sound speed depends on molecular motion.
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What is the molar volume of an ideal gas at STP?
What is the molar volume of an ideal gas at STP?
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$22.4 \text{ L/mol}$. Standard molar volume for ideal gases.
$22.4 \text{ L/mol}$. Standard molar volume for ideal gases.
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Calculate the pressure when a gas expands to double its volume at constant temperature.
Calculate the pressure when a gas expands to double its volume at constant temperature.
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Pressure is halved. Application of Boyle's Law calculation.
Pressure is halved. Application of Boyle's Law calculation.
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What does the kinetic theory of gases state about particle motion?
What does the kinetic theory of gases state about particle motion?
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Particles are in constant random motion. Foundation of kinetic molecular theory.
Particles are in constant random motion. Foundation of kinetic molecular theory.
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