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4 Concept Maps
Kinetic Theory of Gases - Concept Hierarchy
The map in words
- Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Molecular Behaviour
- Random Motion
- Elastic Collisions
- Mean Free Path
- Molecular Diameter
- Gas Properties
- Pressure Concept
- Molecular Collisions
- Momentum Transfer
- Force per Unit Area
- Temperature Interpretation
- Kinetic Energy
- Molecular Speed
- Absolute Zero
- Density Relationship
- Pressure Concept
- Equations and Laws
- Ideal Gas Law
- PV = nRT
- State Equation
- Boyles Law
- PV = const
- Charles Law
- V ∝ T
- Pressure Formula
- P = 1/3 ρv²
- Speed Relations
- RMS Speed
- Average Speed
- Ideal Gas Law
- Molecular Structure
- Degrees Freedom
- Monoatomic f=3
- Diatomic f=5
- Polyatomic f=6
- Energy Distribution
- Equipartition Law
- Kinetic Energy
- Specific Heats
- Cv Calculation
- Cp Formula
- Gamma Ratio
- Degrees Freedom
- Avogadro Constant
- Molar Quantity
- 6.022 × 10²³
- Molecular Mass
- Number Calculation
- Molar Quantity
- Molecular Behaviour
Chapter Concept Hierarchy - Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory
The map in words
- Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory
- Perfect Gas Concept
- Definition and Properties
- Ideal vs Real Gas
- Deviation Conditions
- Gas Equations
- Combined Gas Law
- Ideal Gas Equation
- Molar Form PV=μRT
- Molecular Form PV=nkT
- Avogadro's Number
- Gas Constant R
- Kinetic Theory
- Postulates
- Pressure Derivation
- Momentum Transfer
- Collision Frequency
- Mean Square Velocity
- Molecular Speeds
- RMS Speed Formula
- Speed vs Temperature
- Speed vs Molar Mass
- Diffusion Rates
- Temperature Interpretation
- Kinetic Energy Link
- Thermal Equilibrium
- Absolute Zero
- Degrees of Freedom
- 3
- 2-3
- Monoatomic Diatomic Polyatomic
- Energy Distribution
- Equipartition Law
- Internal Energy
- Specific Heats
- Cv and Cp
- Heat Capacity Ratio
- Transport Properties
- Mean Free Path
- Viscosity
- Thermal Conductivity
- Gas Laws Explained
- Boyle's Law
- Charles' Law
- Avogadro's Law
- Dalton's Law
- Perfect Gas Concept
Kinetic Theory of Gases - Complete Concept Map
The map in words
- root((Kinetic Theory
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- Ideal Gas
- Properties
- No intermolecular forces
- Negligible molecular volume
- Obeys all gas laws
- Ideal Gas Equation
- PV = muRT
- PV = nkT
- R = 8.31 J per mol per K
- k = 1.38e-23 J per K
- Properties
- Kinetic Theory
- Postulates
- Molecules are tiny rigid spheres
- No intermolecular forces
- Elastic collisions
- Uniform distribution
- Pressure Formula
- P = one-third rho v-squared
- P = two-thirds KE per unit volume
- Postulates
- Molecular Speeds
- RMS Speed
- v-rms = sqrt 3RT over M
- v-rms proportional to sqrt T
- v-rms inversely proportional to sqrt M
- Average KE
- KE per molecule = 3kT over 2
- KE per mole = 3RT over 2
- RMS Speed
- Degrees of Freedom
- Monoatomic f=3
- He Ar Ne
- Only translational
- Diatomic f=5
- H2 O2 N2
- 3 translational plus 2 rotational
- Triatomic f=6
- H2O CO2
- 3 translational plus 3 rotational
- Monoatomic f=3
- Specific Heats
- Cv = f over 2 times R
- Cp = Cv plus R
- Gamma = 1 plus 2 over f
- Monoatomic gamma = 1.67
- Diatomic gamma = 1.40
- Triatomic gamma = 1.33
- Mean Free Path
- Lambda = kT over sqrt2 pi d-squared P
- Increases with T
- Decreases with P
- Avogadro Number
- N = 6.02e23 per mol
- k = R over N
- Molecular mass = M over N
- Ideal Gas
Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases
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- Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Perfect Gas
- Equation of State
- Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Pressure of Ideal Gas
- RMS Speed
- Thermal Equilibrium
- Degrees of Freedom
- Equipartition of Energy
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Key topics in Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases include Perfect Gas and Ideal Gas Equation, Kinetic Theory of Gases and Pressure, rms Speed, Temperature, and Molecular Weight, Gas Laws from Kinetic Theory. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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