After studying this unit you will be able to •
- Explain the three states of matter with respect to intermolecular forces and thermal energy between the particles.
- Define the different gas laws which explains the behavior of ideal gases. • Differentiate between ideal gas and real gas.
- Explain the behavior of real gases.
- Understand the liquefaction phenomenon of gases.
- Explain the equilibrium between gaseous and liquid state and the continuity between the two states.
- Describe some properties of liquids and explain some natural phenomenon exhibited by them.
- Solve problems based on gas laws, gaseous behavior, liquefaction of gases and also on properties of liquids.