Avogadro Law
Avogadro Law
Avogadro Law
Avogadro’s law
Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac of France studied the volume
H2 + Cl2 2 HCl
of molecules.
increased.
decreased.
Avogadro’s law
As you increase the amount of
increases likewise.
Avogadro’s law
This law was a real breakthrough in understanding the nature of
gases.
molecular theory.
Avogadro’s law
The mathematical form of Avogadro’s law is:
V ; V1 = V2
n n1 n2
Sample problem 1
A sample of gas with a volume of 9.20 L is known to contain 1.225 mol. If the amount of
gas is increased to 2.85 mol, what new volume will result if the pressure and
Given:V1 = 9.20 L V2 = ?
Solution:
n1 (1.225 mol)
Avogadro’s law
Sample exercises