Definition of Terms Used to Describe the Behaviour of Gases
Topic Content:
- Volume
- Temperature
- Temperature Conversion
- Pressure
- Standard Temperature and Pressure (S.T.P
The following terms are generally used to describe the behaviour of gases.
1. Volume:
The volume of a gas is the space it occupies. The SI unit for volume is cubic metre, m3, Cubic decimetre dm3, and cubic centimetre cm3 are commonly used.
For conversion: 1.0 dm3 = 1000 cm3.
2. Temperature:
Temperature is a measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a body. It is measured by the use of a thermometer. Temperature is measured in Celsius or centigrade scale, and also Kelvin temperature.
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