Chapter 6: Unit 2. Behavior of Gases: Kinetic Molecular Theory

Behavior of Gases: Kinetic Molecular Theory

Set of five statements that explain the physical behavior of gaseous system. They are popularly called Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases.

1. A gas consists of small particles (atoms or molecules) that move randomly with high velocities. Below is the molecular view of a gaseous system.

2. Gas molecules are constantly moving in straight line motion randomly and colliding with other particles and the walls of the container.

3. At ordinary condition, particles are separated from each other by relatively large distance. They don’t experience any attractive-repulsive forces between the molecules.

4. Molecules don’t have any volume or mass. The volume of the container is the volume of the gas.

5. The average kinetic energy of the gas molecules is proportional to the Kelvin temperature of the gas molecules.

Here is the particulate view of all states of matter including plasma.

This video may help to get a overview of the properties of gases.

Here is abotehr video about the overview of the gases.