Focus Physics

Gases and the absolute scale of temperature

Core concepts and learning points for this section:

Syllabus Points

Core

  • 2.1.3.1 Describe qualitatively, in terms of particles, the effect on the pressure of a fixed mass of gas of: (a) a change of temperature at constant volume (b) a change of volume at constant temperature
  • 2.1.3.2 Convert temperatures between kelvin and degrees Celsius; recall and use the equation T (in K) = θ (in °C) + 273
  • 2.1.3.3 Convert temperatures between kelvin and degrees Celsius; recall and use the equation T (in K) = θ (in °C) + 273

Supplement

  • 2.1.3.4 Recall and use the equation pV = constant for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature, including a graphical representation of this relationship www.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse 19 Subject content