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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 kinetic energy | energy due to motion |
| kinetic-molecular theory | describes the behavior of gases in terms of particles in motion |
| gas pressure | force applied per unit area due to the collision of gas particles |
| vacuum | a container in which all matter is removed |
| atmospheric pressure | the pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere; 101,325 pascals |
| barometer | an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure |
| atmosphere | a unit used to measure air pressure; equal to 760 torr |
| Boyle's Law | states that the volume of a fixed amount of gas held at a constant temperature varies inversely with its pressure |
| Charle's Law | states that the volume of a given mass of gas is directly proportional to its Kelvin temperature at constant pressure |
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