Quiz 1

Kinetic Molecular Theory

A theory that explains the behavior of gases in terms of particles in constant motion, colliding with each other and the walls of their container.

Pressure of a gas

The force exerted by gas molecules colliding with an area of an object.

Direct proportional relationship

A relationship where one quantity increases as another increases at the same rate.

Inverse proportional relationship

A relationship where one quantity decreases as another increases at the same rate.

Relationship between temperature and kinetic energy

Direct proportional relationship

Relationship between mass and speed of gas particles

Inverse proportional relationship

Effect of moles on pressure of gas

Direct proportional relationship

Effect of temperature on pressure of gas

Direct proportional relationship

Effect of volume on pressure of gas

Inverse proportional relationship

Boyle’s Law

P1V1 = P2V2.

Charles’s Law

V1/T1 = V2/T2.

Gay-Lussac’s Law

P1/T1 = P2/T2.

Avogadro’s Law

V1/N1 = V2/N2.

Ideal Gas Law

PV=nRT.

Combining Gas Laws

P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2.