Journal Entry:

What is the ideal gas law equation? What is the unit  for each variable in the equation?

Learning Intentions

• We will learn what variables affect properties of a gas.

• We will learn how the variables affect the properties of a gas by using a syringe and Vernier gas pressure sensor. 

• We will learn determine mathematical relationships between variables in gases.

• We will learn the ideal gas law equation, including what each letter in the equation stands for and the proper unit for each variable. 

• We will learn how to solve for any unknown variable using the ideal gas law equation.

Closing Task:

You can use the ideal gas law to solve for any of the variables in the equation.

Content Standards being covered:

The gaseous state can be effectively modeled with a mathematical equation relating various macroscopic properties. A gas has neither a definite volume nor a definite shape, because the effects of attractive forces are minimal, we usually assume that the particles move independently. (E.K. 2.A.2)