20.1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the pressure of a gas equal to
A
force per unit area that the gas exerts pressure normally (at right angles) on a surface
2
Q
what is pressure measured in
A
Pa or Nm^-2
3
Q
what does the pressure of a gas depend on
A
the temperature, the volume of the gas and the mass of the gas
4
Q
what does boyles law state
A
for a fixed mass of gas at constant temp pV = constant
p= Pressure and V = gas volume
