6.1 Kinetic Molecular Theory and the Ideal Gas Law

Why are gases “Nature’s Simplest Structures”

• simple models

• calculations are accurate to behaviour

What are the main assumptions of kinetic molecular theory?

1. molecules are small and far apart

2. molecules are in constant, random motion

3. molecules collide w each other + walls of container

4. molecules’ collisions are pe

What is the importance of the first assumption of kinetic molecular theory?

since molecules are small and far apart, the majority of the space a gas takes up is empty space

What is the importance of the second assumption of kinetic molecular theory?

consta