Activity
University of Nebraska

Do Chem: Graham's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
A lab setup, fairly simple, to illustrate Graham's Law. Check it out!
Handout
Wyzant

Wyzant: Chem Tutor: Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy page covering most all the gas laws. Each law is described in words and stated as an equation. The use of each law in solving problems is demonstrated. Some problem-solving tips are provided. There are 23 practice problems with...
Article
Other

Universe Today; What Is John Dalton's Atomic Model?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explaining the legacy of John Dalton. His research into gases led to his gas laws and then his proposed atomic model. The flaws in his atomic theory are discussed also. (Jan. 20, 2016)
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Gas Partition Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
Determine the temperature required to keep a piston in equilibrium.
Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Kinetic Molecular Model

For Students 9th - 10th
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with the basic components of the Kinetic-Molecular Theory in addition to...
Handout
University of Sydney (Australia)

Thermal Physics Module: Ideal Gases [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A molecular model of a gas is introduced and explained. Assumptions behind the ideal gas law are presented. The ideal gas law is stated. Charles' law and Boyle's law are derived from the ideal gas law.
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Relationships: Pressure, Volume, and Temperature

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan that centers around a lab investigating the gas laws of Boyle, Charles, and Gay-Lussac. Data is collected, analyzed and discussed.
Activity
University of Oregon

Welcome to the Pressure Chamber

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an online experiment for testing the ideal gas law.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Atomic and Molecular Explanation of Pressure and Temperature

For Students 11th - 12th
A college textbook section that explores the kinetic theory. Learn how the kinetic theory relates to ideal gas law and thermal energy. Section includes problems and questions for the students to answer to ensure understanding. Book can...
eBook
Other

Atoms in Motion: Noble Gases

For Students 6th - 8th
The ideal gas law is an empirical law; it's a relationship between the pressure in a system of gases to the volume, the temperature, and the number of gas atoms/molecules in the system. This "law" is valid if the gas atoms/molecules are...
Graphic
Curated OER

Hyper Physics: Ideal Gas Law With Constraints

For Students 9th - 10th
Boyle's law is derived from the ideal gas law. An equation is given and the derivation is explained.
Graphic
Curated OER

Hyper Physics: Ideal Gas Law With Constraints

For Students 9th - 10th
Boyle's law is derived from the ideal gas law. An equation is given and the derivation is explained.
Activity
University of Maryland

University of Maryland: Boyled Marshmallows

For Students 9th - 10th
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of Boyle's law. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a student project or lab...
Website
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Leyes De Los Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different laws of gases with these interactive activities and test your knowledge with the exercises at the end.
Interactive
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Gay Lussac's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive animation depicting the relationship between gas temperature and pressure. See what happens to the pressure of the gas molecules when the temperature is either increased or decreased.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix Series: Henry's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Observe what happens to carbon dioxide gas as pressure is increased in this carbonated soda simulation. Afterwards, answer a multiple-choice challenge question.
PPT
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Properties of Real Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Chemistry Department provides slides 36-40 of this a 40-slide PowerPoint presentation. The site discuss real gases and the van der Waals equation of state. The explanation for why gas samples...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Balloon Morphing: How Gases Contract and Expand

For Students 6th - 8th
Expanding gases are everywhere, from the kitchen to the cosmos. You've tasted their pleasures every time you've eaten a slice of bread, bitten into a cookie, or sipped a glass of soda. In this chemistry science fair project, you'll...
Handout
University of Sydney (Australia)

University of Sydney: Structure and Properties of Materials/thermal Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhaustive set of "lecture notes" on various topics in thermal physics (including thermal expansion). Explanations are well done and more interesting than most. Includes both a mathematical and conceptual treatment of topics. Humor,...
Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Jean Baptiste Perrin Nobel Lecture

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can read Jean Baptiste Perrin's Nobel Lecture, "Discontinuous structure of matter," in which Perrin overviews the work which earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Classical Mechanics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level online course highlighting the study of classical mechanics. This course focuses on Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and kinetic gas theory. Course features include a 35 video lecture series by Walter Lewin. Also link...
eBook
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Avogadro's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with a variety of topics related to real gases including effects of...
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Fluid Power Basics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn about the basic fundamental concepts regarding fluid power, which includes both pneumatic, which utilize gas, and hydraulic, which utilize liquid, systems. Both systems contain four basic components: a reservoir, a pump or...
Activity
University of Oregon

Virtual Laboratory: Thermodynamic Equilibrium

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive Java applet which depicts gas diffusion and emphasizes the importance of thermal equilibrium. Directions and challenges available.

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