3.1.2.3 The ideal gas equation

• What does the ideal gas equation ONLY relate to?

  Gases
• What is the equation for the ideal gas equation?

  pV=nRT
• What does P stand for in the ideal gas equation and what is it measured in?

  p= Pressure and measured in Pascals (Pa)
• What does V stand for in the ideal gas equation and what is it measured in?

  V= volume and measured in m^3

  -->1m^3 = 1000dm^3 = 1,000,000cm^3
• What does N stand for in the ideal gas equation?

  N= moles.
• What does R stand for in the ideal gas equation and what is the value (IS GIVEN)?

  R= gas constant and is 8.31.
• What does T stand for in the ideal gas equation and what is it measured in?

  T= Kelvin (Temperature) 1K= 'C +273