CHEMISTRY 20 - LEARNING OUTCOMES

UNIT 2: CH 4 - GASES

1. Describe the Properties of Gases and explain them in terms of the Kinetic Molecular
Theory.

2. Define the terms: Pressure and Atmospheric Pressure

a. explain the unit kilopascal (kPa)
b. know the correct values for:
i. 1 atmosphere
ii. STP (Standard Temperature and Pressure)
iii. SATP (Standard Ambient Temperature and Pressure)

3. Express atmospheric pressure in a variety of ways. (mmHg, atm, kPa)

4. Convert between Celsius and absolute (Kelvin) temperature scales

5. Write and explain Boyle’s Law

a. Solve problems using the formula
p1v1 = p2v2

6. Write and explain Charles’ Law

a. Solve problems using the formula
v1 = v2 .

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7. Solve problems using the formula relating to the Combined Gas Law:
a. illustrate how Boyle’s Law and Charles’ Law are related to the Combined Gas
Law.
p1 v1 = p1v2 .

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8. Write and explain the Law of Combining Volumes

9. Write and explain Avogadro’s Theory

a. explain how this related to molar volume
b. write molar volume at STP and SATP

10. describe and compare the behavior of real and ideal gases in terms of kinetic molecular
theory.

11. Write the formula for the Ideal Gas Law

pv = nRT

a. Use the above formula to solve problems.

b. Use the above formula and theoretical data to calculate the molar mass of an
unknown gas.