Gas Properties and Behavior Chemistry

Properties of Gases - KMT 1. Mostly empty space 2. Particles are always moving (fast) 3. Volume depends on temp and pressure 4. Shape depends on the container (earth??) 5. Kinetic energy of particles determines speed. (temp)

Gas Pressure Pressure: the force acting on a unit area of a surface (example: force per square centimeter) Atmospheric pressure: 14.7psi (pounds per square inch) at sea level; also called: 1 atm Kinetic Theory: all matter is composed of particles in constant, random motion. Gas pressure is caused by the gas particles hitting the sides of the container.(collisions)

Pressure Defined: Force per unit area Occurs when particles collide with walls of container. -more collisions = more pressure

Kinetic Energy, Speed, and Temp. KE is energy of motion Temperature is a measure of average KE Both are linked to the speed of the particles TEMP. KINETIC ENERGY (SPEED)

Atmospheric pressure Air pressure or barometric pressure (comes from the weight of the air)

Barometric pressure Higher at sea level than on top of mountains. Why????

Ideal gases A gas that is described by the kinetic molecular theory (model) (particles have no attractions and can be compressed to zero). Real gases will condense to a liquid and particles have some (small) volume.

Kinetic Molecular Theory - Gases Group of statements that describe physical characteristics of gases. 1. made of very tiny atoms 2. move constantly, straight lines, random 3. very far apart (particle volume is almost zero) 4. collisions cause pressure and conserve energy. 5. No attractions between particles.

Pressure Measured with a barometer or pressure gauge. Units are: mmHg (Torr) (common) or psi (USA only) Pascal (official SI unit) but is really tiny or kilopascal (more likely) or Atmosphere (my favorite)

Pressure Conversions Standard (Equivalent) Pressure: at sea level 1.0 atm = 760 mmHg = 14.7 psi = 101.3 kPa Problem: Tire pressure gauge reads 35psi. What is the equivalent in kilopascals? (35psi) x 101.3 kPa = 240 kPa 14.7 psi

Make conversions Change 2.0 atm to kPa 2.0 atm x 101.3 kPa = 202.6 kPa Given x conversion factor = new value 2.0 atm x 101.3 kPa = 202.6 kPa 1.0 atm

Temperature Fahrenheit – common, not scientific Celcius – used everywhere, except USA, based on water MP = 0°C BP = 100°C Absolute zero = -273°C Kelvin – (Absolute temperature) used for all gas law calculations absolute zero 0°K = no motion of atoms No negative temp. K = C + 273

Kelvin Temperature Scale Absolute Zero = zero kinetic energy; particles are not moving at all. Absolute zero has never been reached. Kelvin Scale: directly proportional to kinetic energy of particles. Celsius Kelvin 100oC 373 0oC 273 -273oC 0

STP Standard Temperature and Pressure 1 atm pressure and 273 K Used to compare measured gases in diff. experiments. 1 atm pressure and 273 K Molar Volume (22.4 L/mol) At STP 1.0 mole of any gas occupies 22.4 L

The Gas Laws Statements which predict gas behaviors Math relationships Mostly common sense. Know relationships and graph

Daltons law of partial pressure. In a mixture of gases, the total pressure equals the sum of all the individual gases. P1 + P2 + P3…… =PTotal

Boyles law Pressure and volume are inversely proportional (when the temp. stays the same) P1 x V1 = P2 x V2 If the pressure doubles the volume is cut in half.

Boyle’s Law Cont. Graph resembles a curve. Kinetic theory explanation: compressing the air (making the volume smaller) creates less space for the particles to travel = more hits = greater pressure. Expand the volume & the particles must travel farther to hit the sides of the container = less hits = lower pressure.

Charles Law Volume and Temperature(Kelvin) are directly proportional (pressure is constant) V1 = V2 T1 T2 If the temperature doubles, the volume doubles Temperature must be in Kelvins to compare.

Charles’s Law cont. Graph is a straight line Kinetic Theory Explanation: When the gas particles are heated, they speed up (increase kinetic energy) = more hits on the sides of the expandable container (balloon) = greater volume. When the gas particle are cooled, they slow down= fewer hits = less volume

Gay Lussac Law Pressure and Temperature(Kelvin) are directly proportional (volume is constant) P1 = P2 T1 T2 If the Temperature doubles, the pressure doubles Temperature must be in Kelvins for calc.

Temperature & Gas Pressure High temperature makes particles speed up = more hits on the sides of the container = greater pressure. Cold temperature makes particles slow down = fewer hits = lower pressure

Combined Gas Law Boyles, Charles, and Gay Lussac Laws all together….. P1V1 = P2V2 T1 T2 Keep track of the units - temp. must be in Kelvins, P and V must have the same units on both sides.

The Ideal Gas Law Relationship between pressure, temp. volume and number of moles (particles). Can be used to find info about any gas. PV = nRT P is pressure(atm or kPa) V is volume (L) n is number of moles(mol) T is temperature (K) and R is the ideal gas constant