Gas Laws II


Description:

The behavior of various gases under different circumstances, the concept of density and temperature change, the specific volume and specific gravity of a material, the behavior of gases with respect to changes in weight and density

Learning Outcome:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:

  1. Explain what is meant by "density".
  2. Explain what is meant by "specific volume" and "specific gravity".
  3. Use the formula PV = mRT to measure change in materials.
  4. State Dalton's law of partial pressures and use it to solve problems involving gases.

Topic 1: Density

  • Topic Introduction and Objectives
  • Density of Materials
  • Comparing Densities of Two Materials
  • Why the Density of 1 ft3 of Ice Changes with a Change in Temperature
  • Densities of Some Common Materials
  • Check-Point Question: Density
  • Check-Point Question: Density
  • Topic Summary

Topic 2: Specific Volume and Specific Gravity

  • Topic Introduction and Objectives
  • Specific Volume of Materials
  • Specific Gravity of Materials
  • Check-Point Question: Specific Volume
  • Check-Point Question: Specific Gravity and Density
  • Topic Summary

Topic 3: Measuring Changes in Materials

  • Topic Introduction and Objectives
  • Measuring Two Volumes of Gas
  • Measuring Changes in Materials
  • Gas Constant (R) Value
  • Modifying the General Gas Law
  • Mass
  • Sample Problem: Calculating Internal Volume of a Cylinder
  • Check-Point Question: General Gas Law and Measuring Changes in Materials
  • Topic Summary

Topic 4: Dalton's Law

  • Topic Introduction and Objectives
  • Mixture of Gases: Pressure Exerted by a Single Gas in a Container
  • Mixture of Gases: Pressure Exerted by Two Gases in a Container
  • Dalton's Law: Calculating Partial Pressure of Nitrogen
  • Dalton's Law: Calculating Partial Pressure of R-22
  • Dalton's Law: Calculating the Total Pressure
  • Check-Point Question: Dalton's Law Equation
  • Topic Summary