2. Kinetic Theory Kinetic Energy – 1. energy of motion, 2. particles are in motion, 3. energy the substance has because of it’s motion. Kinetic Theory – the tiny particles in all forms of matter are in constant motion.

3. Three major points 1. All matter is made up of tiny particles, which are always moving. 2. The higher the temperature, the faster the particles move. 3. At a given temperature, lighter particles move faster than heavier ones.

4. The States of Matter The state a substance is in depends on how the particles, which make it up, are moving. Solids (s) fixed shape and volume Liquids (l) fixed volume, takes shape of its container Gas (g) no fixed shape or volume Plasma – very high energy gases in which some or all of the electrons are removed from the atoms or molecules. (In chemistry we tend to ignore plasmas, leaving them to the realm of the physicists,)

5. Using this theory as a model, we can explain many things. Let us consider how the particles are arranged in the 3 states of matter. (phases) Particles have slightly more energy so are able to move randomly around each other and are spaced slightly further than in a solid. However they do not have sufficient energy to overcome the attractive forces between them so cannot escape from each other completely. Particles arranged in a regular, close-packed fashion. They have little energy, so simply vibrate about fixed positions, unable to overcome the attractive forces between them. LiquidSolidGas Particles have much more energy so have overcome all attractive forces between them. They move around very fast in a random fashion, colliding occasionally. They are much more spread out then in the solid or liquid state

6. Gases 1.A gas is composed of particles, usually molecules or atoms. a.Between the particles is empty space. b.No attractive or repulsive forces exist between particles. c.Uncontained gases diffuse into space without limit.

7. Gases cont. 2.The particles in a gas move rapidly in constant random motion. 3.All collisions are perfectly elastic. “Kinetic energy is completely transferred from one particle to another.” No absorption of the energy by containers, etc.

8. Gas Dependencies Gas Pressure – result of simultaneous collisions of billions upon billions of gas particles with an object. Increase or decrease in pressure is indirectly proportional to the space between the molecules or atoms. ( decreasing space, increases pressure)

9. Gas Numbers to Know SI unit for pressure – Pa – Pascal Atmospheric Pressure at Sea level = 101.32kPa One standard Atmosphere (1atm) = the pressure required to support 760mm of mercury at 25 o C. STP – standard temperature and pressure = 0 o C and 1atm or 101.32kPa or 760mm/Hg