In the kinetic theory model, it is assumed that there are many identical particles moving at random - AQA - A-Level Physics - Question 2 - 2022 - Paper 2
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In the kinetic theory model, it is assumed that there are many identical particles moving at random.
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Step 1
State two other assumptions made in deriving the equation $pV = \frac{1}{3} Nm \langle c_{ms}^{2} \rangle$
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The volume occupied by the gas molecules is negligible compared to the volume of the container.
Collisions between molecules are elastic, meaning kinetic energy is conserved.
Step 2
Explain why molecules of a gas exert a force on the walls of a container.
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Molecules of a gas exert a force on the walls of a container due to collisions. As the molecules move randomly and collide with the walls, they change direction and momentum. According to Newton's second law, a change in momentum results in a force being exerted on the wall of the container.
Step 3
Calculate the amount of gas in the container.
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To find the number of moles of gas, we can use the ideal gas equation:
PV=nRT
Given:
Pressure, P=220 kPa = 220,000 Pa
Volume, V=0.35m3
R (ideal gas constant) = 8.31J/(molK).
Rearranging for n gives:
n=RTPV
Substituting the known values:
n=(8.31)(T)(220,000)(0.35)
Assuming room temperature T=298K:
n=(8.31)(298)(220,000)(0.35)≈2.69mol
Step 4
Draw, on Figure 2, the graph for the same gas at temperature 2T.
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To draw the graph for the same gas at temperature 2T, the curve on Figure 2 would shift to the right. This is because, at higher temperatures, for a fixed number of moles, the pressure for the same volume of gas increases. This will reflect a more considerable decrease in pressure with increasing volume and illustrate the characteristics of the gas at higher temperatures.