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Gas Pressure and Temperature

Particle Model

Gas Pressure and Temperature

To explain how heating a gas at constant volume changes its pressure using particle motion and collisions.

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What you will learn

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How gas particles produce pressure

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Why particles collide with container walls

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How heating a gas affects particle motion

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Why pressure increases when volume stays fixed

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How to explain pressure changes using the particle model

Explanation

Gas particles move randomly and collide with container walls, producing forces and pressure. At constant volume, heating increases average particle speed and the forces from collisions. For a fixed mass of gas in a rigid container, higher temperature increases pressure; particle size does not increase. Example: State two conditions for that comparison. Fixed gas mass and fixed volume. Distinguish the observation from the explanation, and support any judgement with evidence. Check your reasoning.

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