Question

What are the measurable properties of gases?

Answer 1

There are four measurable properties of gases:

1. Mass: Gases have definite masses. It can be expressed in grams or moles.

2. Volume: It is measurably occupied by a gas equal to the container’s volume. It can be expressed in mL or cc and dm³ or L.

3. Temperature: It is defined as the degree of hotness or coldness. Three scales are used to measure temperature: degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.

4. Pressure: Force exerted by the gas per unit area on the walls of a container is called Pressure. It can be expressed in mm of Hg, cm of Hg, Atmosphere, or Kpa.