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is the force that acts on a given area: Pressure = force/area.
* Gases exert a pressure on any surface in which they come in contact |
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corresponds to a typical pressure that the gases of the atmosphere exert at sea level.
* 1 atm = 760 torr = 760 mmHg |
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the volume of a fixed quantity of gas at constant temperature is inversely proportional to the pressure.
* (P1)(V1) = (P2)(P2) |
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the volume of a fixed amount of gas at constant pressure is directly proportional to the absolute temperature.
* (V1) / (T1) = (V2) / (T2) |
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