Gas Laws Practice flashcard

Front

Why does water not boil at 100 degrees C in Belgrade, MT?

Back

We are 4000 ft (1219m) above sea level, atmospheric pressure is less here so water boils at a lower temperature.

Front

Boyle's law: The pressure and volume of a gas show a _____ relationship.

Back

Inverse

Front

In Charles' Law, the pressure remains constant. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What type of relationship is Charles' Law?

Back

Direct

Front

Pressure is defined as:

Back

Created by the force of the gas particles impacting the walls of the container.

Front

What happens to the volume of a gas when the temperature increases at constant pressure?

Back

The volume increases.

Front

What is the formula for Boyle's Law?

Back

P1V1 = P2V2 (where P = pressure, V = volume)