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A Multiple Representation Exploration of the Ideal Gas Law
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Highlights: Explore fundamental properties of gases, pressure, temperature, and particle # with hands-on experiments and multiple representations.
Abstract: This resource introduces students to the ideal gas law and kinetic theory, focusing on the relationship between pressure, volume, temperature, and particle number in gases. Through interactive demonstrations, real-world scenarios, and diagrammatic tools, students will gain a deeper understanding of gas behavior. The materials are designed for hands-on, modeling style teaching and learning, enabling students to apply theoretical concepts to laboratory experiments and problem-solving exercises. Ideal for both algebra based and calculus based introductory physics courses with emphasis on conceptual understanding.
Resource Types: Lab, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Student reading, Instructor supplement, Restricted access
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Physics Topics: 

Thermo & Stat Mech > Kinetic and Diffusive Processes > Diffusion, Kinetic Theory

Thermo & Stat Mech > Models > Ideal Gas

Thermo & Stat Mech > Probability > Random Walks

Thermo & Stat Mech > Thermal Properties of Matter > Avogadro's Number, Density, Pressure, Temperature

Life Sciences Topics: 

Cross-cutting Biological Concepts > Matter/energy Transfer & Transforms > Cross-membrane Transport

Chemistry Topics: 

Gases > Ideal Gas Law

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A Multiple Representation Exploration of the Ideal Gas Law

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Copyright:   2025 Mayuri Gilhooly, James Vesenka

License:   CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.

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