THE NATURE OF GASES SECTION 10.1 After reading Section 10.1, you should know: the three assumptions of the kinetic theory how to convert pressure readings between atm, kPa and mm Hg how the kinetic theory affects gas pressure
Kinetic Theory Atoms are in constant motion 3 Assumptions of the Kinetic Theory for gases: No attractive or repulsive forces exist between gas particles The particles in a gas are in constant, random motion All collisions are perfectly elastic kinetic energy is transferred from one particle to the next without losing any energy
Gas Pressure The force exerted by a gas per unit of surface area A vacuum exists if there is no gas particles or pressure 1 atm = 760 mm Hg = kPa
Gas Pressure Atmospheric Pressure – force exerted from collisions of air particles with objects Measured with a barometer
Kinetic Energy and Kelvin Temperature Particles absorb energy, which causes them to move faster This increase in kinetic energy causes the temperature to rise At absolute zero (0 Kelvin) the molecules have no kinetic energy and are no longer moving Kinetic energy and Kelvin temperature are directly related
After reading Section 10.1, you should know: the three assumptions of the kinetic theory how to convert pressure readings between atm, kPa and mm Hg how the kinetic theory affects gas pressure