Ideal Gas Law
Definition
The ideal gas law is a fundamental principle that states the relationship between pressure, volume, temperature, and number of moles of gas in a sample. It's represented by the equation PV=nRT.
Related terms
Boyle's Law: This law states that at constant temperature for a fixed mass, the absolute pressure and the volume of a gas are inversely proportional.
Charles' Law: Charles' law states that volume and temperature are directly proportional to each other as long as pressure is unchanged.
Avogadro's Law: This law states that equal volumes of all gases, at the same temperature and pressure, have the same number of molecules.
"Ideal Gas Law" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP Physics 2
Study guides (2)
AP Chemistry - 3.4 Ideal Gas Law
AP Chemistry - 3.6 Deviation from Ideal Gas Law
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