Ideal Gas Law

Definition

The ideal gas law is a fundamental principle that states the relationship between pressure, volume, temperature, and number of moles of gas in a sample. It's represented by the equation PV=nRT.

Related terms

Boyle's Law: This law states that at constant temperature for a fixed mass, the absolute pressure and the volume of a gas are inversely proportional.

Charles' Law: Charles' law states that volume and temperature are directly proportional to each other as long as pressure is unchanged.

Avogadro's Law: This law states that equal volumes of all gases, at the same temperature and pressure, have the same number of molecules.