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3 Gas laws
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1 The kinetic theory describes the behaviour of a gas in terms of the properties
of its molecules. Using the kinetic theory, explain the following statements.
a A gas in a container at room temperature exerts a pressure on the walls of
the container.
b When more of the same gas, at room temperature, is introduced to the
same container, the pressure increases.
c What experimental evidence is there to suggest that there might be an
absolute zero of temperature at −273 °C?
2 If a certain quantity of gas, at constant temperature, has a volume of 30 cm3 at
a pressure of 1 × 105 Pa, what is its volume when the pressure is:
a 2 × 105 Pa
b 5 × 105 Pa?
3 A mass of gas occupies a volume of 200 cm³ at a temperature of 27 °C and a
pressure of 1 atmosphere. Calculate the volume when the pressure is doubled
at constant temperature.
4 On aerosol cans there is a warning not to leave them in strong sunlight or to
throw them onto a fire when they are empty. Give physical reasons for this
warning.
5 Charles’ law states that for a fixed mass of gas at constant pressure the volume
is directly proportional to the temperature. Describe how you would test the
law experimentally.
6 An air bubble has a volume of 2.5 cm3 when it is released at a depth of 40 m
of water. What will be its volume when it reaches the surface of the water?
Assume that its temperature is constant and that atmospheric pressure = 10 m
of water.

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