Gases and the absolute scale of temperature
Core concepts and learning points for this section:
Syllabus Points
Core
- 2.1.3.1 Describe qualitatively, in terms of particles, the effect on the pressure of a fixed mass of gas of: (a) a change of temperature at constant volume (b) a change of volume at constant temperature
- 2.1.3.2 Convert temperatures between kelvin and degrees Celsius; recall and use the equation T (in K) = θ (in °C) + 273
- 2.1.3.3 Convert temperatures between kelvin and degrees Celsius; recall and use the equation T (in K) = θ (in °C) + 273