Gas Laws
Gas Laws
Gas Laws
EQ:
How do we use the Kinetic
Molecular Theory to
explain the behavior of
gases?
States of Matter
2 main factors determine state:
• The forces (inter/intramolecular)
holding particles together
• The kinetic energy present (the
energy an object possesses due to its
motion of the particles)
• KE tends to ‘pull’ particles apart
Kinetic Energy , States of Matter &
Temperature
Gases have a higher kinetic energy
because their particles move a lot more
than in a solid or a liquid
Asthe temperature increases, there gas
particles move faster, and thus kinetic
energy increases.
Pressure
force
pressure
area
STP
Standard Temperature & Pressure
0°C 273 K
-OR-
1 atm 101.325 kPa
Temperature: The Kelvin Scale
C K 273 K = ºC + 273
The Gas Laws
Learning Goals
I will be able to
describe Boyle’s,
Charles’ and Gay-
Lussac’s Laws relating
T, P and/or V and be
able to calculate
unknown values using
the equations derived
from these laws, as well
as the combined gas
law.
1. Intro to Boyle’s Law
Imagine that you hold the tip of a
syringe on the tip of your finger so
no gas can escape. Now push
down on the plunger of the syringe.
V
1. Boyle’s Law
P1V1=P2V2
Where P1 represents the initial pressure
T
2. Charles’ Law
2. Charles’ Law
T
2. Gay-Lussac’s Law
P1V1 P2V2
=
T1 T2
Example Problem:
A gas occupies 7.84 cm3 at 71.8 kPa & 25°C. Find
its volume at STP.
Any Combination Questions
a) A gas occupies 473 cm3 at 36°C. Find its volume at 94°C
Boyle’s law: P1 V1 = P2 V2
V1 V2
Charles’s law: =
T1 T2
P1 P2
Gay-Lussac’s law: =
T1 T2
P1 V1 P2 V2
combined gas law: =
T1 T2
Ideal Gas Law: PV=nRT