A state of matter that has no definite shape and volume, have lower density

compared to other states of matter.

According to kinetic molecular theory, gas particles are

in constant motion a exhibit perfectly elastic collisions
 The almost empty space occupied by
The force exerted by the
gas due to the comparative sizes and Due to the average kinetic
molecules of gases (in
spaces between molecules. It depends energy of gas particles.
random motion) on the
on the volume of its container. Due to The average speed of all
wall of its container.
its compressibility, its volume can be the particles of gases.
varied. (T)
(P)
(V)

Units and their equivalents

1 mL = 1 cm3 0oC = 273.15 K

1 atm = 760 mmHg = 1 L = 1 dm3 o
C + 273.15 = K
760 torr = 101325 Pa 1000L = 1 m3
0oC = 32oF
= 14.6956 psi 1 L = 1000 mL
Decreasing the volume of a gas at constant temperature and number of moles
increases the chance of collision with the walls of the container and therefore
increases the pressure.
Breathing or respiration is one of
the basic applications of Boyle’s Deep sea fishes, when
Law. As one inhales, the brought to the surface,
A syringe plunger being pressed
diaphragm muscles contract, down to draw out the fluid causes die due to a decreased
causing the thoracic cavity to the volume inside the syringe to pressure. This results in
expand. The expansion increases decrease while increasing the the increased volume of
the volume and results in the pressure inside. gases in their bodies.
decrease of pressure. Meanwhile,
as one exhales, the muscles relax
causing the thoracic cavity to
decrease in volume. This causes an
increase in pressure inside the
lungs; thus, pushing the air out.
Answer the following problem for a better grasp of the lesson(given, solution with units
and cancellation and interpret your answer).
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1. A sample fluorine gas occupies a volume of
500mL
at 760 torr. Given that the temperature
remains
the same, calculate the volume required to
reduce
to reduce its pressure by 1/3.
2. At 273 K and 5 atm, a given sample of a gas
occupies 75L. The gas is compressed to a
final volume of 30L at 273K. What is the final
pressure?

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