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Chapter 11 Gases Practice Quiz

Review gas concepts with targeted practice questions

Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 10
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
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Which gas law describes the inverse relationship between pressure and volume at constant temperature?
Avogadro's Law
Boyle's Law
Gay-Lussac's Law
Charles' Law
Boyle's Law relates pressure and volume inversely when temperature is constant. This fundamental concept in gas behavior underpins many practical applications in chemistry and physics.
Which gas law relates the volume of a gas directly to its absolute temperature when pressure is constant?
Dalton's Law
Boyle's Law
Charles' Law
Avogadro's Law
Charles' Law shows that at constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature in Kelvin. This relationship is essential for understanding thermal expansion in gases.
What is the standard temperature in Kelvin typically used for gas calculations under STP?
0 K
100 K
273 K
300 K
Standard temperature is defined as 273 K (0°C) and is commonly used in gas law calculations at STP. Knowledge of these standard conditions is crucial in achieving consistent and accurate results.
At STP, what is the volume occupied by one mole of an ideal gas?
22.4 liters
11.2 liters
44.8 liters
1.0 liter
At standard temperature and pressure, one mole of an ideal gas occupies 22.4 liters. This molar volume is a key constant used in various stoichiometric and analytical calculations involving gases.
According to the kinetic molecular theory, what causes the pressure exerted by a gas?
Collisions of gas particles with container walls
Electric charges of the gas molecules
Gravitational forces acting on gas molecules
Magnetic interactions among gas particles
The pressure of a gas is the result of collisions between gas particles and the walls of its container. These impacts transfer momentum and generate force per unit area, which is observed as pressure.
Which equation represents the Ideal Gas Law?
P = V/nRT
V = nRT/P
P = nRT/V
PV = nRT
The Ideal Gas Law is expressed as PV = nRT, linking pressure, volume, number of moles, and temperature with the gas constant R. This equation is central to solving many gas-related problems.
If the volume of a gas decreases while temperature remains constant, what happens to the pressure?
Pressure oscillates
Pressure increases
Pressure decreases
Pressure remains constant
According to Boyle's Law, pressure and volume are inversely proportional at a constant temperature. Thus, a reduction in volume results in an increase in pressure.
What effect does increasing the temperature of a gas have on the kinetic energy of its particles?
Kinetic energy decreases
Kinetic energy fluctuates randomly
Kinetic energy remains constant
Kinetic energy increases
Raising the temperature of a gas increases the average kinetic energy of its particles, since temperature is directly related to molecular motion. This results in faster-moving molecules.
How does increasing the number of gas particles in a fixed volume at constant temperature affect the pressure?
It increases the pressure
It decreases the pressure
It first decreases then increases the pressure
It has no effect on the pressure
Adding more particles to a fixed volume increases the frequency of collisions with the container walls, thereby raising the pressure. This concept is rooted in the kinetic molecular theory of gases.
Under which conditions do gases behave most ideally?
Low pressure and high temperature
Low pressure and low temperature
High pressure and high temperature
High pressure and low temperature
Gases tend to behave ideally when the effects of intermolecular forces and molecular volumes are minimized, which is typically achieved at low pressure and high temperature. These conditions allow the gas molecules to move independently.
What does Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures state?
The total pressure is equal to the sum of individual partial pressures
Each gas in a mixture exerts the same pressure
The total pressure is the average of the partial pressures
The total pressure is independent of the gases present
Dalton's Law outlines that the total pressure of a gas mixture is the sum of the pressures each gas would exert if it occupied the entire volume alone. This principle is vital when working with mixtures of gases.
According to Graham's Law, what characteristic of a gas determines its rate of diffusion?
Temperature
Pressure
Molar mass
Volume
Graham's Law states that the rate of diffusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass. This means lighter gases will diffuse faster than heavier gases under similar conditions.
What is a major limitation of the Ideal Gas Law?
It does not account for intermolecular attractions and the finite volume of gas particles
It is only applicable at extremely high temperatures
It ignores the number of moles of gas
It cannot predict changes in pressure
The Ideal Gas Law assumes that gas particles have negligible volume and do not attract each other. These simplifications can lead to inaccuracies when dealing with real gases, especially under high-pressure or low-temperature conditions.
How does Avogadro's Law relate the volume of a gas to its amount (in moles)?
Volume is independent of the number of moles
Equal volumes of gases, at the same temperature and pressure, contain equal numbers of moles
Volume decreases as the number of moles increases
Equal volumes of gases, at the same temperature and pressure, contain different numbers of moles
Avogadro's Law states that at the same temperature and pressure, equal volumes of gases contain an equal number of moles. This concept is fundamental for calculations involving gas volumes and moles.
Which variable remains constant in Boyle's Law?
Temperature
Number of moles
Pressure
Volume
Boyle's Law focuses on the relationship between pressure and volume when temperature is held constant. Maintaining a constant temperature ensures the inverse proportionality between these two variables.
Calculate the volume of 1 mole of an ideal gas at 300 K and 2.0 atm using R = 0.0821 L·atm/(mol·K).
24.6 L
12.3 L
6.15 L
15.0 L
Using the Ideal Gas Law V = nRT/P, calculate V = (1 × 0.0821 × 300) / 2.0 ≈ 12.315 L, which rounds to 12.3 L. This problem reinforces the application of the Ideal Gas Law in quantitative reasoning.
A gas mixture contains oxygen and nitrogen. If the partial pressure of oxygen is 150 torr and the total pressure is 760 torr, what is the mole fraction of oxygen?
0.20
0.70
0.15
0.50
The mole fraction is calculated by dividing the partial pressure of oxygen by the total pressure. Here, 150 torr / 760 torr ≈ 0.20, meaning oxygen makes up about 20% of the gas mixture.
A 2.00 L gas sample at 1.00 atm and 273 K is compressed to 1.00 L and heated to 546 K. Using the combined gas law, what is the final pressure?
8 atm
2 atm
3 atm
4 atm
Applying the combined gas law, (P1V1/T1) = (P2V2/T2) leads to P2 = 1.00 atm × (2.00 L/1.00 L) × (546 K/273 K) = 4 atm. This problem demonstrates how simultaneous changes in volume and temperature influence pressure.
According to Graham's Law, if Gas A has a molar mass of 4 g/mol and Gas B has a molar mass of 32 g/mol, what is the ratio of their diffusion rates (rate A/rate B)?
8.0
4.0
2.0
2.83
Graham's Law indicates that the rate of diffusion is inversely proportional to the square root of the molar mass. Thus, rA/rB = √(32/4) = √8, which is approximately 2.83, meaning Gas A diffuses nearly 2.83 times faster than Gas B.
A gas sample follows the Van der Waals equation instead of the Ideal Gas Law. What do the correction factors in the Van der Waals equation account for?
Intermolecular attractions and the finite volume of gas particles
The changes in temperature and pressure
Variations in the universal gas constant
The absorption of light by the gas
The Van der Waals equation modifies the Ideal Gas Law by incorporating correction factors to account for intermolecular forces and the finite size of gas molecules. These adjustments help predict real gas behavior under non-ideal conditions.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand the fundamental properties of gas behavior.
  2. Analyze relationships between pressure, volume, temperature, and moles.
  3. Apply gas law equations to solve quantitative problems.
  4. Evaluate experimental data to compare with theoretical predictions.
  5. Synthesize key concepts to effectively prepare for exams.

Chapter 11 Gases Review Cheat Sheet

  1. Boyle's Law - At a constant temperature, gas volume squeezes down when pressure goes up and puffs back out as pressure drops. Think of a syringe: push the plunger and the air inside shrinks, release it and it expands again! Learn more on Wikipedia
  2. Charles's Law - When pressure stays steady, warming a gas makes it expand and cooling it makes it contract. It's like warming a balloon in your hands until it swells, then chilling it to watch it shrink! Learn more on Wikipedia
  3. Gay‑Lussac's Law - At constant volume, heating a gas amps up its pressure, and cooling it eases the pressure. Imagine a sealed canister that "hisses" more when heated - classic physics in action! Learn more on Wikipedia
  4. Avogadro's Law - Equal volumes of different gases, under the same conditions, hold the same number of molecules. It's as if every gas throws a volume”based party where each molecule gets an equal invite! Learn more on Wikipedia
  5. Ideal Gas Law - PV = nRT ties everything together: pressure (P), volume (V), moles (n), the constant (R), and temperature (T). Mastering this equation is like having the ultimate cheat code for predicting gas behavior under any scenario! Explore the study guide
  6. STP (Standard Temperature & Pressure) - Defined as 0 °C (273.15 K) and 1 atm, one mole of an ideal gas takes up 22.4 L at these conditions. It's the "home base" for comparing all your gas calculations! Watch the video guide
  7. Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures - The total pressure of a mix of gases equals the sum of each gas's individual pressure. Imagine stacking different-flavored sodas in one bottle - each carbonated kick adds up! Watch the video guide
  8. Graham's Law of Effusion - Lighter gas molecules escape through tiny holes faster than heavier ones, at a rate inversely proportional to the square root of their molar mass. It's why helium balloons deflate quicker than carbon dioxide ones! Watch the video guide
  9. Kinetic Molecular Theory - Gas particles zip around in random motion, colliding elastically so energy is conserved. Picture a bouncy ball pit at full tilt - every collision transfers energy without losing it! Read the CliffsNotes overview
  10. Real vs. Ideal Gases - At high pressures and low temperatures, real gases stick together and take up space, deviating from the perfect "ideal" model. It's like real-life situations vs. textbook examples - close, but with a few quirky tweaks! Learn more on Wikipedia
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