Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Ideal Gas Equation of State
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals specifically with the ideal gas law. To help with the topic, formulas, charts,...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Molecular Weight and Density of a Gas
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with gases and specifically molecular weight and gas density.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Molecules in Motion
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site continues a study conducted on various topics related to gases. As a specific topic, the site covers an introduction to kinetic molecular theory.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Kinetic Molecular Model
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with the basic components of the Kinetic-Molecular Theory in addition to...
Purdue University
Gas Laws
This chemistry tutorial explains the gas laws (e.g., Boyle's Law) with applications.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Nitrogen
A short but nice description of nitrogen's uses and properties. Discusses the history of nitrogen and its characteristics.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Florida State University: Gases: Gas Mixtures & Partial Pressure
Avogadro's law is stated in equation form. The lesson does not include much discussion, but it does relate the partial pressure and the total pressure of a gas sample to the mole fraction of its components.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv Do It: Carbon Dioxide
PBS site offers an experiment kids can do at home to see how carbon dioxide can put out burning candles.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science and Industry: Online Science: Create Gas
Follow these simple, step-by-step instructions to create and observe the results of the chemical reaction between vinegar and baking soda.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Materia
Explore the concept of matter in this Spanish-language encyclopedia entry. This site features the properties of matter, the Law of Conservation of Matter, and other important features of matter.
Towson University
Towson University: Ideal and Real Gas Laws
The ideal gas law is stated and explained at this site from the Towson University. It is then used to derive the other gas laws (Charles, Boyle's, Gay-Lussac's, Avogadro's, combined, etc.). Other gas law relationships are discussed....
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Effusion Experiment 2
Tutorial relates to effusion. Students will conduct an experiment to determine the molecular weight of an unknown gas.
Other
The James Clerk Maxwell Foundation
The home page of the The James Clerk Maxwell Foundation, a charitable foundation to commemorate the life and work of James Clerk Maxwell. View Maxwell's house and read about the personal life of this notable scientist.
Other
Washington University: Chemistry Behind Airbags
This site from the Chemistry Department at the Washington University provides informaiton on airbags. A lot of gas properties find their way into airbags, and this site goes into a great deal of it. Worth a look for the real world...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Chem Tutor: Gases
A lengthy page covering most all the gas laws. Each law is described in words and stated as an equation. The use of each law in solving problems is demonstrated. Some problem-solving tips are provided. There are 23 practice problems with...
Other
American Institute of Physics: Vapor Pressure Calculator
Type in an element or compound and the temperature and corresponding vapor pressures are shown.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
The University of Waterloo: The Heating Curve
The heat of vaporization along with several other thermal properties are explained. Sample problems are given. Illustrations.
University of Florida
Chemistry 2041 Lecture Notes: Ideal Gases
The ideal gas law is presented and explained. The derivation of other gas laws is performed. Gas behavior is explained in terms of gas laws. Excellent graphics.
University of Nebraska
Microscale: Solubility of Ammonia
This chemistry tutorial lab deals with the solubility of ammonia gas.
University of Nebraska
Do Chem Doing Chemistry Experiment Descriptions
You have to Scroll down to find them, but there are some good gas labs that relate to pressure that can be done.
Channel 4 Learning
4 L: Science Essentials: Material World
Learn about topics related to the material world. Each topic includes facts, a glossary, an interactive quiz, printable worksheets, an image bank, and web links.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Gas Model
In this activity, students will get a visualization of gas atoms in constant motion, colliding into each other, and the walls of the container they are in.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Inhalants
This resource provides information about the abuse and dangers of inhalants.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Gases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses properties of gases, why they exert pressure, and atmospheric pressure.