Ideal Gas Teacher Resources

Intuition behind the ideal gas equation: PV=nRT. [6:19]

Sal makes the case for the Kelvin scale of temperature and absolute zero by showing that temperature is proportional to kinetic energy. Then he explains that you need to use the Kelvin scale in the ideal gas law. To finish he does a...

This lesson will present several example math problems utilizing the ideal gas law. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Ideal Gas Law Equation Examples."

In the following video Paul Andersen explains how the pressure, volume, amount, and temperature of an ideal gas are related. Absolute zero of a gas can be determined by varying the temperature and measuring the corresponding volume of a...

This lesson will present several example math problems utilizing the ideal gas law. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Ideal Gas Law Equation Examples."

This narrated screencast illustrates the relationships shown by the ideal gas law. [4:00]

This lesson will explain the variables in the ideal gas law equation. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Ideal Gas Law Equation."

Sal uses the molar version of the ideal gas law to solve for the number of moles in a gas. He also shows how to convert this answer into number of molecules using Avogadro's number. [8:01]

Sal explains the concept of a mole. Then he derives the molar version of the ideal gas law PV=nRT, where the gas constant R=831 J/molK. [10:14]

To begin, Sal solves a constant temperature problem using PV=PV. Then he relates temperature to kinetic energy of a gas. In the second half of the video, he derives the ideal gas law. [10:18]

Practice calculating pressure, volume, temperature, and moles of gas using the ideal gas equation on this site.

The Ideal Gas Law describes how pressure, temperature, density, and volume are related to each other and helps us explain how weather works.

This site defines and discusses the ideal gas law. The concept of state variables is explained and the various state variables are identified. Links to further information is available.

Some general information over ideal gases and the ideal gas law. The page shows you how to calculate the volume and pressure of ideal gas and how to calculate moles and gas temperature.

Explains the thinking behind the ideal gas equation: PV=nRT. [9:22]

Charles' law is derived from the ideal gas law. An equation of the ideal gas law under pressure constraints is given and the derivation is explained.

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 ideal gas equation and provides a series of formulas related to the...

Find put how the ideal gas "law" often becomes little more than the ideal gas estimate when it comes to what gases do naturally. But it's a close enough estimate in enough situations that it's very valuable to know. In this episode, Hank...

PV/T is a constant. Figuring out the volume of an ideal gas at standard temperature and pressure (STP). Figure out this ideal gas equation example. [13:01]

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,...

This audio book from "An Introduction to Chemistry" provides step-by-step directions on how to use the ideal gas equation. The sample calculations show how the units cancel out to get to mols. Also find links to animations and tutorials...

Bridges don't deal well with temperature changes. In order to combat this, engineers have come up with some work arounds that allow bridges to flex as they expand or contract. In this video [9:01] episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini...

Learn here about Ideal Gas Law by changing the variables and observe the way that they affect gas behavior, especially pressure.

This interactive lab investigation shows students in three experiments how the Ideal Gas Law works.