IB Chemistry S1.5 Definitions

This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for S1.5. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Ideal gases'.
Absolute Zero

The lowest possible temperature, 0 K (-273°C), where kinetic energy and pressure of a gas are zero

Boyle's Law

The principle stating that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume when temperature is constant

Charles's Law

The principle stating that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature when pressure is constant

Guy-Lussac's Law

The principle stating that the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature when volume is constant

RTP

Conditions of 25°C (298 K) and 100 kPa pressure

STP

Conditions of 0°C (273 K) and 100 kPa pressure

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