Pressure of Gas Formula:
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Definition: This calculator determines the pressure exerted by a gas based on its molar mass, most probable velocity of molecules, and the volume it occupies.
Purpose: It helps in understanding gas behavior and calculating pressure in kinetic theory applications.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The pressure is calculated from the kinetic energy of gas molecules moving at the most probable velocity.
Details: Understanding gas pressure is crucial in thermodynamics, chemical engineering, and various industrial applications involving gases.
Tips: Enter the molar mass in kg/mol, most probable velocity in m/s, and volume in m³. All values must be > 0.
Q1: What is most probable velocity?
A: It's the velocity at which the maximum number of gas molecules are moving at a given temperature.
Q2: How does molar mass affect pressure?
A: Heavier molecules (higher molar mass) at the same velocity create higher pressure.
Q3: What units should I use?
A: Use kg/mol for molar mass, m/s for velocity, and m³ for volume to get pressure in Pascals.
Q4: Is this formula valid for all gases?
A: Yes, it applies to ideal gases following kinetic molecular theory.
Q5: How does volume affect pressure?
A: Pressure is inversely proportional to volume when other factors remain constant.