It’s A Gas!: An Introduction to the Gas Laws

The behaviour of gases and gas mixtures is governed by four basic physical properties: temperature, pressure, volume and the quantity of material. These four affectors are related through the universal gas constant, R. This relationship is invaluable in many applications ranging from fundamental chemical analysis to engineering design and even to understanding how the atmosphere works. As perhaps the most basic principle of physical chemistry, developing an ability to use the gas laws is essential for all students of chemistry. This book introduces the basic principles of the gas laws in a lively, yet concise, manner. Each aspect discussed also presents sample problems that were asked online by actual students, and provides a step-by-step solution to each problem. By presenting the problems in this way, the student will be able to work through the solution to each problem as it is presented, and so acquire the corresponding problem-solving skill. By the end, the student should understand exactly how to approach any problem involving gases in a logical way that will produce the correct solution each and every time. The book is set up to present questions and their corresponding answer on separate pages, allowing the reader to use the white space below the question to attempt a solution before reading and working through the solution provided.