Kinetic Molecular Theory

A series of flashcards summarizing the key concepts of Kinetic Molecular Theory and its postulates.

Kinetic Molecular Theory

A theory that explains the behavior of gases based on the motion of their particles.

Postulates

The five fundamental assumptions of kinetic molecular theory that describe gas behavior.

Pressure

The force exerted by gas particles colliding with the walls of their container.

Elastic Collisions

Collisions between gas particles that result in no loss of kinetic energy.

Average Kinetic Energy

The average energy of motion of gas particles, which is proportional to the temperature of the gas in Kelvin.

Boyle's Law

The principle stating that pressure and volume are inversely proportional at constant temperature.

Charles' Law

The principle stating that volume and temperature are directly proportional at constant pressure.

Avogadro's Law

The principle stating that equal volumes of gases, at the same temperature and pressure, contain an equal number of particles.

Compressibility

The ability of a substance to change volume in response to pressure, significant in gases due to their mostly empty space.

Empty Space in Gases

The assumption that most of the volume in a gas is empty space, making gas particles effectively dimensionless points.