Gases

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Question 1
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Which of the following is not part of the kinetic theory of gases?

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A

A gas is composed of very small particles.

B

There is very little empty space in a gas.

C

Gas particles move rapidly.

D

Gas particles do not attract or repel one another.

E

Gas particles move faster when the temperature increases.

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Question 2
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According to the kinetic theory of gases,a gas can be compressed much more than a liquid or solid because ________ .

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A

a gas is composed of very small particles

B

the particles of a gas are very far apart

C

gas particles move rapidly

D

gas particles do not attract or repel one another

E

gas particles move faster when the temperature increases

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Question 3
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In the kinetic molecular theory of gas behavior,the assumption is made that gas molecules ________ .

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A

move rapidly in random directions

B

are attracted to each other by strong forces

C

are close together in their container

D

move with a kinetic energy equal to their centigrade temperature

E

occasionally come to rest

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Question 4
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According to the kinetic theory of gases,particles of a gas ________ .

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A

are very large particles

B

are very far apart

C

lose their valence electrons

D

move slowly

E

decrease kinetic energy as temperature increases

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Question 5
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In the kinetic molecular theory of gas behavior,particles of a gas tend to move ________ and collisions between them are ________ .

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A

rapidly,rare

B

slowly,rare

C

rapidly,elastic

D

slowly,elastic

E

slowly,unusual

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Question 6
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The force of gas particles against the walls of a container is called ________ .

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A
pressure
B
volume
C
temperature
D
quantity of gas
E
density
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Question 7
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Which measurement describes the pressure of a gas?

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A
315 K
B
1.2 g/L
C
2.5 L
D
725 mmHg
E
0.45 moles
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Question 8
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The unit of 1 atmosphere used to describe the pressure of a gas is equal to ________ .

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A
1 mmHg
B
100 mmHg
C
200 mmHg
D
600 mmHg
E
760 mmHg
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Question 9
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A 5.00-L tank contains helium gas at 1.50 atm.What is the pressure of the gas in mmHg?

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A
1.50 mmHg
B
507 mmHg
C
760 mmHg
D
1140 mmHg
E
3800 mmHg
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Question 10
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In response to Boyle's law,the pressure of a gas increases as the volume decreases because ________ .

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A
the gas particles get bigger
B
the kinetic energy of the gas particles increases
C
the temperature of the gas increases
D
the gas particles strike the walls of the container with more force
E
the gas particles strike the walls of the container more often
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Question 11
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Which of the following correctly describes the process of inspiration (air entering the lungs)?

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A
The lungs expand,causing their internal pressure to decrease.
B
The lungs expand,causing their internal pressure to increase.
C
The lungs contract,causing their internal pressure to decrease.
D
The lungs contract,causing their internal pressure to increase.
E
There is no change in the internal pressure in the lungs.
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Question 12
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The volume of a gas with a pressure of 1.2 atm increases from 1.0 L to 4.0 L.What is the final pressure of the gas,assuming constant temperature?

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A
1.2 atm
B
0.30 atm
C
3.3 atm
D
4.8 atm
E
1.0 atm
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Question 13
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The pressure of 5.0 L of gas increases from 1.50 atm to 1240 mmHg.What is the final volume of the gas,assuming constant temperature?

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A
4100 L
B
5.0 L
C
0.0060 L
D
5.4 L
E
4.6 L
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Question 14
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The gas with an initial volume of 24.0 L at a pressure of 565 torr is compressed until the volume is 16.0 L.What is the final pressure of the gas,assuming the temperature does not change?

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A
377 torr
B
760 torr
C
848 torr
D
500.torr
E
465 torr
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Question 15
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A balloon is filled with helium gas.For the following question(s),select the letter of the balloon diagram that corresponds to the given change in conditions. image
-The balloon is put into a chamber where the pressure is less than the atmospheric pressure.

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A
A
B
B
C
C
D
A and B
E
B and C
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Question 16
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At constant temperature,a sample of helium at 760.torr in a closed container was compressed from 5.00 L to 3.00 L.What was the new pressure exerted by the helium on its container?

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A
800.torr
B
2280 torr
C
15.0 torr
D
3800 torr
E
1270 torr
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Question 17
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A gas sample in a closed,expandable container of initial volume 5.00 L was allowed to warm from 25 °C to image What was its new volume?

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A
4.84 L
B
5.17 L
C
7.00 L
D
3.57 L
E
4380 L
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Question 18
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A balloon is filled with helium gas.For the following question(s),select the letter of the balloon diagram that corresponds to the given change in conditions. image
-The temperature is changed from 50 °C to -150 °C at constant pressure.

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A
A
B
B
C
C
D
A and B
E
B and C
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Question 19
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Complete the following statement: In Charles's law,the volume of a gas ________ when the ________ decreases.

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A
increases,temperature
B
increases,quantity of gas
C
increases,pressure
D
decreases,temperature
E
decreases,pressure
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Question 20
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What temperature scale is used in gas law calculations?

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A
Fahrenheit
B
Celsius
C
Kelvin
D
either Celsius or Fahrenheit
E
either Celsius or Kelvin
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