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Ch.8 Gases, Liquids and Solids
McMurry - Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 8, Problema 47

Which assumptions of the kinetic–molecular theory explain the behavior of gases described by Boyle's law? Explain your answer.

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Boyle's law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume at constant temperature. This relationship can be expressed mathematically as: P⁢∝ 1V, or equivalently, P1V1 = P2V2.
The kinetic–molecular theory (KMT) explains the behavior of gases by making several assumptions. One key assumption is that gas particles are in constant, random motion and collide elastically with the walls of their container, creating pressure.
Another assumption of KMT is that the volume of the gas particles themselves is negligible compared to the volume of the container. This allows the gas to expand or compress freely, which is essential for Boyle's law to hold true.
When the volume of a gas decreases (at constant temperature), the gas particles have less space to move, leading to more frequent collisions with the container walls. According to KMT, this increase in collision frequency results in an increase in pressure, consistent with Boyle's law.
Conversely, when the volume increases, the gas particles have more space to move, leading to fewer collisions with the container walls and a decrease in pressure. This behavior aligns with the inverse relationship between pressure and volume described by Boyle's law.

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