What effect does temperature have on the volume of a gas? Observe the temperature-volume relationship through an animated simulation. The user controls the temperature, and a moveable piston reacts to increased or decreased thermal energy to produce the new volume.

Concepts

pressure, temperature, volume, gas laws, degrees kelvin

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• No time to set up a gas laws stations lab? Demonstrate the same principle without all the fuss
• Invite pupils to describe the temperature-volume relationship in their own words based upon their observations

Classroom Considerations

• Point out the dimensions of the container so the class has a clear understanding of the volume aspect of the interactive

Pros

• The piston's position fluctuates with increasing or decreasing collisions with molecules
• Instructions and guiding question make the resource easy for students to use on their own
  

Cons

• None