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Chapter 11 focuses on the fundamental behavior of gases, beginning with their unique physical properties—compressibility, low density, and the ability to form homogeneous mixtures. The notes explain the Kinetic Molecular Theory (KMT), which connects molecular motion to observable properties like pressure and temperature. You'll learn the assumptions of ideal gases, and how particle mass and velocity affect kinetic energy and root mean square speed (urms). The chapter then introduces gas pressure (force per unit area), and provides definitions and unit conversions for atm, torr, mm Hg, bar, and Pa. Core gas laws are covered in detail: Boyle’s Law, Charles’s Law, Avogadro’s Law, and the Ideal Gas Law (PV = nRT), along with how to rearrange and apply them. Additional concepts like STP conditions, molar volume, density of gases, and Graham’s Law for diffusion and effusion are presented with step-by-step examples. These notes blend conceptual insights with calculation strategies, making it easy to master gas behavior and apply equations to real-world scenarios and exam problems.

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Chapter 11 – Gases
Section 11.1 – Properties of Gases
Relatively few elements exist as gases at room
temperature. What are these elements?
H ,
N , O ,
F ,
Cl ,
and all noble gases
Of the elements you listed above, which ones exist as
diatomic molecules? Which ones exist as isolated atoms?
Hz , N2 ,
Oz ,
F2 ,
Cl2 (none of the noble gases
What are the common molecular compounds that are
gases at room temperature? For extra practice, draw their
Lewis structures and 3D structures using VSEPR!
HCI NHz CO2 N2O CHy HCN
H


H-I H-N =: NEN-i C CN
:
H H H
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it
List the 4 characteristic properties of gases that make
them differ from the condensed phases (solids and
liquids):
1. Assumes the shapes volume of its container
possible to
2. Are compressable -


Since gas molecules are so far
more them closer by
apart
confining them to
, its
a smaller volume.




3. Smaller Densities that are highly variablebased on
temp + pressure
-


usually density of gas is expressed in
g/L


4. Form homogenous mixtures (solutions) -
since gas particles are


so far apart gases don't interact w/eachother significantly
,
unless a chemical xn is occuring .

This allows gases to mix uniformly

Section 11.2 – The Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases
The kinetic molecular theory (KMT) is a simple

, microscopic model that explains how the molecular nature
of gases gives rise to their macroscopic properties. In your
own words, summarize the 4 basic assumptions of KMT:
1. Gases are compressible be molecules in the gas phase are separated
by large distances + can be moved closer by decreasing the volume


2. Gas molecules constantly in random motion more in straight paths + collide
,

w/ the walls of container. Energy is transferred but not lost in the collisions



3. Gases don't exert attractive or repulsive forces on one another




4.The average kinetic energy (EK) of gas molecules in a sample
kinetic energy
is proportional
associated w/ motion
to the absolute temperature * Recall that is energy

EnCT
Write the equation that relates the kinetic energy (E ) of a k

particle to its mass (m) and speed (u): E
* k

Ei
= mu
At a given temperature, all gases have the same average
____________________________
Average Kinetic Energy for their molecules.
Write the equation that relates the root mean square
speed (u ), temperature, and molar mass:
rms
u
num rms


Urms
=
• If the temperature of a gas increases, its average
kinetic energy _____________________,
increases and the
average speed of the gas particles _____________.
increases
• For any two samples of gas at the same temperature,
the gas with the ____________
higher molar mass will have
the lower average speed (u ). ↑ speed h molar mass rms
=




Diffusion is defined as: the mixing of gases
Effusion is defined as: movement of gas through a hole into a vaccum -




State Graham’s law: the rate of diffusion or effusion of a
means a
space
that has no

gas is inversely proportional to the sq root of it's molar mass
.
gas molecules

Section 11.3 – Gas Pressure Rate
Pressure is defined as
& tional to



_____________________________________.
the force applied
per unit area Pressure
is:
pressure
=
Force
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