Gaseous Molecules

Definition

Gaseous molecules refer to substances that exist in a gaseous state at a given temperature and pressure. These molecules have weak intermolecular forces and move freely within their container.

Related terms

Ideal Gas Law:

The mathematical relationship between pressure (P), volume (V), temperature (T), and number of moles (n) for an ideal gas.

Boyle's Law:

States that at constant temperature, the volume of a given amount of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure.

Charles's Law: States that at constant pressure, the volume of a given amount of gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature.