Gas Laws In Action
Use the animation below to collect volume, pressure and collision data for four differently sized boxes. Enter your data into the table after each trial. When you are finished, click Done.
Some or all of your data is incorrect. Look at this table to see where the errors are. Repeat the experiment to check your data. To correct a number, highlight it; then type in the new number.
Some or all of your data is incorrect. Look at this table to see where the errors are. Click the right arrow to continue.
Good job. You entered the correct data in the chart. Click the right arrow to continue.
| Box | Volume (cm3) | Pressure (kPa) | # of Collisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 4 |
Molecules of a gas are in continuous chaotic motion. Therefore, some random collisions between molecules will occur in an enclosed space. In this model, such collisions do not affect pressure, which is created by gas molecules colliding with the walls of the container. |
