The physical properties of gases, liquids and solids are considered.
Gases exert pressure (force/area) on all surfaces with which they are in contact. Both closed end and open end manometers are used to measure pressure. Chemists measure pressure in units of atmosphere (atm), torr (equivalent to mmHg) or pascal (Pa, the SI unit).
We will consider the relationship among Pressure, Volume, temperature and number of moles of an ideal gas.
To prepare for this lecture, please read sections 5.1 and 5.2 of Zumdahl
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