H2 Chemistry Notes: CORE IDEA 2, Topic 3 - The Gaseous State

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Q: What does H2 Chemistry Notes: CORE IDEA 2, Topic 3 - The Gaseous State cover?
A: Review gas laws, kinetic molecular theory, real gas behaviour, and quantitative applications for Core Idea 2 (The Gaseous State) in the 2026 H2 Chemistry syllabus.

Gas behaviour threads through stoichiometry, energetics, and even kinetics questions. This chapter synthesises ideal gas assumptions, deviations, and exam-grade calculations so you handle Paper 2 and Paper 3 prompts efficiently. Additional revision materials live at https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/h2-chemistry-notes.

Status: SEAB H2 Chemistry (9476, first exam 2026) syllabus and Chemistry Data Booklet last checked 2026-01-13 (both PDFs last modified 2026-01-13). Core Idea 2 Topic 3 remains assessed across Papers 1–3.

1 Ideal Gas Law Refresher

The combined gas law condenses into the familiar ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$ . Here $P$ is measured in $\pu{Pa}$ , $V$

Law	Statement	Use
Boyle's	$P \propto \frac{1}{V}$ at constant $n$ and $T$ .	Predict compression effects.
Charles'	$V \propto T$ at constant $n$ and $P$ .	Thermal expansion.
Gay-Lussac's	$P \propto T$ at constant $n$ and $V$ .	Pressure-temperature calibrations.
Avogadro's	$V \propto n$ at constant $P$ and $T$ .	Relating gas volumes to moles.

Deviation	Cause	Correction
Volume smaller than predicted	Attractive forces dominate, pulling molecules closer.	Add $\dfrac{a n^{2}}{V^{2}}$ to $P$ in the van der Waals correction.
Volume larger than predicted	Finite size of molecules becomes significant.	Subtract $nb$ from $V$ in the van der Waals correction.

H2 Chemistry Notes: CORE IDEA 2, Topic 3 - The Gaseous State

1 Ideal Gas Law Refresher

1.1 Gas Law Quick Checks

2 Kinetic Molecular Theory (KMT)

3 Real Gas Deviations

4 Partial Pressure and Gas Mixtures

5 Worked Example

6 Experimental Contexts

7 Common Errors

8 Quick Practice Drill

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