Q4 Science 10 Week1
Q4 Science 10 Week1
Q4 Science 10 Week1
Gas is a state of matter that seems to be hard to understand because their physical characteristics are not readily seen.
However, when we vary their temperature and pressure, their behavior can easily be predicted.
General Properties of Gas
Gas has no definite shape and volume. Their volume is the volume of their container because they occupy all spaces
available in their container. They are compressible when pressure is exerted and they also exert pressure. Gases expand when
heated and contract when cooled. The intermolecular force of attraction between their particles is negligible, thus, they diffuse
easily.
Measurable Properties of Gas
Volume
The volume of a gas is equal to the volume of its container. This is because the gas
occupies all spaces available in its vessel. The common units of volume used in gas
measurements are liter (L), milliliter (mL), cubic meter (m3) and cubic centimeter (cm3).
Pressure
The pressure of a gas is the force exerted by the gas molecules on the walls of its
container divided by the surface area of the container. The Earth’s atmosphere exerts pressure
on us at 1.013 x105 N/m2 or 1 atm (atmosphere). Atmospheric pressure decreases as altitude
Figure 1. Gas Molecules increases. The common units of pressure and their equivalent are as follow:
Illustrated by: Rachael Chavez 1 atm = 1.013 x105 N/m2 = 1.013 x105 Pa
1 atm = 760 torr = 760 mmHg
1 atm = 14.696 psi
Temperature
The temperature of a gas is the average kinetic energy of the particles of gas. It is usually determined using a
thermometer. It is usually expressed in degree Celsius (°C), degree Fahrenheit (°F) and Kelvin (K). However, only Kelvin is used
in computations involving temperature of gas. The following are the useful formulas in converting units of temperature:
Interpretation:
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Figure A. Pulling the balloon membrane. Figure B. Letting go of the balloon membrane.
Photo by: Rax Chavez
A. Assimilation (Time Frame: 1 day)
Learning Task 3. Breathe In... Breathe out
Among the relationships of volume, pressure and temperature of gas, which do you think explains why our lungs expand as
they fill with air? Prove your answer.
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V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: 1 day)
(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation, or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6)
Problem Solving
Solve the following problems and show your complete solution.
1. An argon gas occupies 56.2 L at 760 torr. If the volume of gas is decreased to ¼ of the original volume, calculate its
final pressure.
2. At 0OC and 5 atm, a given sample of gas occupies 75 L. The gas is compressed to a final volume of 30 L at 0 OC. What
is the final pressure?
Learning Task 1.
Learning Task 2.
When the balloon membrane is pulled, the balloon at the top of the bottle is inflated. When you let go,
the balloon gets back to normal. It’s because when the membrane is pulled, the pressure inside the bottle
decreases, and the volume increases. Since the pressure outside the bottle is greater than the inside, the
air gets inside the balloon at the top to even the pressure inside and out.
Learning Task 3.
As one inhales the diaphragm muscles contract, causing the thoracic cavity to expand. The expansion
increases the volume and results in the decrease of pressure.