The discussion clarifies the relationship between gas phases and temperature, emphasizing that the phase of a substance (gas or liquid) does not directly correlate with its temperature. It highlights that gas molecules, despite moving faster than liquid molecules, can exist at lower temperatures due to their lower density. The kinetic energy of gas molecules is indeed a factor in determining temperature, but the phase distinction is crucial in understanding these dynamics.
PREREQUISITESStudents of physics, chemistry enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the properties of gases and their behavior under varying temperature conditions.
Yes.SteveManPhy076 said:I thought kinetic energy averages dictated temperature?
Yes.SteveManPhy076 said:I thought gas molecules moved faster than liquid ones do, and yet some gasses are cooler than some liquids.