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how is pressure not proportional to the number of moles?
Who says it's not?bluejay27 said:how is pressure not proportional to the number of moles?
The ideal gas equation, also known as the general gas equation, is a mathematical relationship that describes the behavior of an ideal gas under different conditions. It is written as PV = nRT, where P is the pressure of the gas, V is the volume, n is the number of moles, R is the gas constant, and T is the temperature in Kelvin.
In an ideal gas, the pressure is not directly proportional to the number of moles because the volume and temperature also play a role in determining the pressure. As the number of moles increases, the volume of the gas also increases, resulting in a decrease in pressure. Similarly, an increase in temperature would result in an increase in pressure.
The ideal gas equation is a simplified model that applies to ideal gases, which do not exist in reality. Real gases have intermolecular forces and occupy a non-zero volume, which affects their behavior. However, under certain conditions of low pressure and high temperature, real gases can behave similarly to ideal gases, making the ideal gas equation a useful approximation.
The units of the gas constant, R, depend on the units used for pressure, volume, and temperature in the ideal gas equation. In SI units, R has a value of 8.314 J/mol·K. However, when using different units, such as atm for pressure and L for volume, the value of R would be different. It is important to use consistent units when using the ideal gas equation.
The ideal gas equation can be used for all gases, but it is most accurate for monatomic gases, such as helium, neon, and argon, at low pressures and high temperatures. For gases with stronger intermolecular forces, such as water vapor and carbon dioxide, the ideal gas equation is less accurate and other equations, such as the van der Waals equation, may be used.