Ideal Gas Equation

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    • What is an ideal gas?
      A specific type of gas with unique properties
    • What are the characteristics of an ideal gas?
      Molecules have negligible volume and elastic collisions
    • Can an ideal gas be liquefied?
      No, it cannot be liquefied
    • What interactions occur between molecules of an ideal gas?
      No interactions except during collisions
    • Which laws does an ideal gas obey?
      Boyle's law, Charles' law, and Pressure law
    • Under what conditions can the ideal gas laws apply?
      At any temperature or pressure
    • What is the ideal gas equation?
      pV = nRT
    • How do you rearrange the ideal gas equation for the number of moles?
      n = pV / RT
    • If V = 8.3×103 cm38.3 \times 10^3 \text{ cm}^3, what is its equivalent in m3\text{m}^3?

      8.3×103 m38.3 \times 10^{-3} \text{ m}^3
    • How do you convert temperature from Celsius to Kelvin?
      Add 273.15 to the Celsius temperature
    • What is the temperature in Kelvin if T = 15 °C?
      288.15 K
    • Calculate the number of moles if p = 4.5×107 Pa4.5 \times 10^7 \text{ Pa}, V = 8.3×103 m38.3 \times 10^{-3} \text{ m}^3, R = 8.31 J/(mol K)8.31 \text{ J/(mol K)}, and T = 288.15 K288.15 \text{ K}.

      160 mol
    • What are the steps to calculate the number of moles using the ideal gas equation?
      1. Write down the ideal gas equation: pV = nRT
      2. Rearrange for n: n = pV / RT
      3. Substitute in values for p, V, R, and T
    • What should you remember about the values of R and k during exams?
      They will be provided in the equation sheet
    • What is the significance of the ideal gas equation in thermodynamics?
      • Describes the behavior of ideal gases
      • Relates pressure, volume, temperature, and moles
      • Fundamental for understanding gas laws
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