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Ideal Gas Law and the Kinetic Molecular Theory

Ideal Gas Law and the Kinetic Molecular Theory

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

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I discuss gas behavior under different pressure, temperatures, and volumes. I go over the Ideal Gas Law (PV=nRT) and its applications. I also discuss the four assumptions of the KMT. Molecular Speed and the factors that contribute to it are also evaluated. I also identified two of the most common deviations from the Ideal Gas Law. Diffusion and Effusion and their variations are also explained.