Crescent Public Schools
The Internet Science Room: The Kinetic Theory & Phase Change
This tutorial helps students understand the Kinetic Theory, which explains the effects of temperature and pressure on matter as it goes through phase changes.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Atomic and Molecular Explanation of Pressure and Temperature
Learn how to calculate the kinetic energy of a gas molecule, describe the relationship between the temperature of a gas and the kinetic energy of atoms and molecule, and describe the distribution of speeds of molecules in a gas. The...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Kinetic Molecular Theory
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] This resources allows students to explore the postulates of the Kinetic Molecular Theory in order to better understand why gas particles behave the way that they do.
Libre Text
Libre Text: Collision Theory
This site provides a summary of collision theory and its relation to reaction rate. It includes links to higher-level explanations.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Kinetic Molecular Model
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 basic components of the Kinetic-Molecular Theory in addition to...
Davidson College
Davidson College: Kinetic Molecular Theory: Basic Concepts
Discusses the basic concepts of kinetic molecular theory and presents animations illustrating the behavior of molecules in a closed box. Requires Java.
Other
Kinetic Molecular Theory [Pdf]
This PDF is fill in the blank notes, activities and graphic organizers on kinetic molecular theory.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Liquids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will describe a liquid according to the kinetic-molecular theory. They will also learn how a liquid exhibits surface...
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Kinetic Molecular Theory
Lecture notes for a college chemistry course give the basic principles of KMT. Does get into some of the gas law derivations.
State University of New York
State University of New York: Kinetic Molecular Theory
This module simulates the behavior of a small number of gas molecules in a small box.
University of Sydney (Australia)
Thermal Physics Module: Ideal Gases [Pdf]
A molecular model of a gas is introduced and explained. Assumptions behind the ideal gas law are presented. The ideal gas law is stated. Charles' law and Boyle's law are derived from the ideal gas law.
New York University
Nyu: Math Mol: Motion of Molecules
Examine the link between molecular motion and energy. Observe the movement of a molecule at room temperature. Learn about the different types of molecular motion.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ideal Gas Law
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.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ideal Gas Law Calculations
A page containing an interactive JavaScript form which allows the visitor to investigate the relationship between various state variables. Visitors input values of a few variables and observe the effect upon the other variables. Options...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ideal Gas Law With Constraints
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.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill Learning Center: Gas Laws and Kinetic Energy
From the companion web site for the Contemporary College Physics textbook. An ideal gas law simulation in which the motion of individual particles inside a closed container is simulated. The number of particles, external pressure, and...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Limits of Classical Physics
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses the limits associated with classical physics. Topics covered include light and heat with additional information...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Selling the Kmt
Fairly complicated lab designed to illustrate the concepts of KMT. Good if you have the materials and training.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Maxwell Speed & Velocity Dist.
Adjust the temperature in this simulation to observe the effects to moving particles. Graphs can be created from collected data.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry Simulation: Building Bridges
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about temperature and molecular motion and why they are important to consider when building a bridge.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Gas Properties
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial describes how a gas can be compressed and identifies three factors that affect gas pressure. Students will describe the effects...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ideal Gases in Medicine
This passage tests your knowledge on the kinetic molecular theory of gases using the five-question quiz.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Molecules in Motion
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site continues a study conducted on various topics related to gases. As a specific topic, the site covers an introduction to kinetic molecular theory.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Temperature
A page describing the concept of temperature and temperature scales. An interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the relationship between the Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit scales; enter a value and allow the...