The Mole and Gas Volumes 2
The Mole and Gas Volumes 2
The Mole and Gas Volumes 2
Avogadro’s Law
Equal volumes of all gases at the same temperature and pressure contain the same number of
molecules.
It therefore means that 1 mole of Oxygen has a volume of 24dm3 at Room Temperature and
Pressure and 22.4dm3 at Standard Temperature and Pressure.
Points to REMEMBER:
1. One mole of ANY gas contains 6.02 x 1023 molecules of that gas.
2. 6.02 x 1023 is Avogadro’s constant.
NOTE: Gases can be MONOATOMIC like the Group Eight elements also known as Group
Zero and Inert Gases for example Helium (He) and Neon (Ne) or DIATOMIC for example
Nitrogen (N2) and Oxygen (O2).
Acronym to Remember Diatomic Elements
Have- Hydrogen
No – Nitrogen
Fear- Fluorine
Of- Oxygen
Ice- Iodine
Cold – Chlorine
Beer- Bromine
ACTIVITY: Identify the gases from the list above.
What is Molar Volume?
This is the volume occupied by one mole of gas.
How can molar volume be measured?
Molar volume can be measured at Room Temperature and Pressure (r.t.p) and Standard
Temperature and Pressure (s.t.p).
Measuring Molar volume at Standard Temperature and Pressure (s.t.p)
At Standard Temperature and Pressure, molar volume is 22.4dm3 per mole of gas.
Conditions: 00C and 760mmHg
Measuring Molar volume at Room Temperature and Pressure (r.t.p)
At Standard Temperature and Pressure, molar volume is 24dm3 per mole of gas.
Conditions: 200C and 760mmHg