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Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases

ICSE · Class 11 · Physics

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1. Perfect Gas and Ideal Gas Equation

  • A perfect gas is an imaginary gas that obeys Boyle's law, Charles' law, and the law of pressure under all conditions.
  • Its molecules are infinitesimally small and there is no intermolecular attraction.
  • Because there is no attraction between molecules, a perfect gas cannot be converted into liquid or solid state.
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2. Kinetic Theory of Gases and Pressure

  • Gas molecules are very small and are far apart from one another.
  • They move rapidly in straight lines in all possible directions.
  • They collide constantly with one another and with the walls of the vessel.
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3. rms Speed, Temperature, and Molecular Weight

  • The rms speed of gas molecules is v_rms = √(v̄²).
  • It can also be written as v_rms = √(3P/ρ).
  • For 1 mole, v_rms = √(3RT/M).
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4. Gas Laws from Kinetic Theory

  • Boyle's law follows from pressure being proportional to mean square speed divided by volume at constant temperature.
  • Charles' law follows from the fact that volume is proportional to absolute temperature at constant pressure.
  • Avogadro's law says equal volumes of all gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal numbers of molecules.

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An idealised gas that obeys Boyle'sFor a given sampleR is the gas constantk = 1Gas molecules move rapidly in straight

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