WARM UP “We never touch people so lightly that we do not leave a trace.” – Peggy Tabor Millin What does this mean to you? How can you use this idea in your daily life at school?
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Properties of Gases Chemistry II
Gas Molecules All compounds can be in the gas state Many need extreme temperature
Gas Molecules Some compounds are gases under “normal” conditions Covalent compounds with weak intermolecular forces O2, CO2, NO2, CH4, etc.
Characteristics of Gases Change shape and volume Highly compressible Mix evenly and completely Very low density
Pressure of a Gas Gases exert pressure Moving molecular fluid Pressure from all sides
Pressure of a Gas Pressure in a system / reaction Can measure pressure with a manometer Unit: mmHg
Pressure of a Gas Example:
Pressure of a Gas Atmospheric pressure From weight of a column of air Measured with a barometer Unit: mmHg
Pressure Measurements Newtons (N) Issac Newton F = ma (force = mass x acceleration) kg·m/s2
Pressure Measurements Pascals (Pa) – the SI unit Blaise Pascal Pressure = force / area N/m2
Pressure Measurements Atmospheres (atm) – Equation unit 1 atm = 1.01325 x 105 Pa
Pressure Measurements mmHg (a.k.a. torr) – Measurement tool unit Evangelista Torricelli 760 mmHg = 1 atm
WRAP UP Gases are _________ compressible and have a very _________ density. Explain why these two properties are related.