1. Be familiar with the common properties of gases.
2. Understand what is measured by pressure and how a barometer is used to measure pressure.
3. Be familiar with common units of pressure and be able to convert between units of pressure. (atm, Torr, mm Hg, pascal, kilopascal)
4. Know the mathematical representation and the significance of Boyle’s law. Be able to use Boyle’s law in calculations.
5. Know what is meant by ideal behavior for gases.
6. Know the mathematical representation and the significance of Charles’ law. Be able to use Charles’ law in calculations.
7. Understand what is meant by absolute zero. Be able to convert between Celsius and Kelvin.
8. Know the mathematical representation and the significance of the ideal gas law. Be able to use the ideal gas law in calculations. Know the value and units on the ideal gas law constant when pressure is measured in atm, volume in liters, and temperature in Kelvin.
9. Be aware of the ways in which real gases differ from ideal gases.
10. Know the value for the molar volume of an ideal gas and be able to use this value in calculations.
11. Know the values for and the meanings of standard temperature and pressure.
12. Be able to use gas laws in conjunction with the stoichiometry process for calculations.
13. Be able to perform calculations to determine the molar mass of a gas.
14. Know
the mathematical representation and the significance of
15. Know what is meant by the term vapor pressure and how vapor pressure is exerted. Be able to read the table of water vapor pressures shown in section 10.8.
16. Be familiar with the kinetic-molecular theory of gases.
17. Understand
that gas pressure in a container comes from gas molecules striking the walls of
the container. Be able to apply this
idea to Boyle’s, Charles’ and
18. Understand the relationship between kinetic energy and temperature.
19. Be able to compare rates of diffusion and effusion for different gases.
20. Understand how acid rain forms. Be able to write chemical equations which represent the formation of acid rain. Be familiar with the effects and potential solutions to the problems of acid rain. Be able to write chemical equations that represent the chemical processed involved with counteracting the effects of acid rain.