Standard molar volume
Standard Molar Volume is a physical quantity representing the volume occupied by one mole of any gas at a standard temperature and pressure (STP). This concept is a fundamental principle in the field of chemistry, particularly within the study of gas laws and stoichiometry. The standard molar volume is an essential parameter for scientists and engineers to calculate and predict the behaviors of gases under different conditions.
Definition[edit | edit source]
The standard molar volume is defined as the volume one mole of a gas occupies at a specified temperature and pressure. The most commonly used standard conditions for temperature and pressure are 0 degrees Celsius (273.15 K) and 1 atmosphere (101.325 kPa), respectively. Under these conditions, the standard molar volume of an ideal gas is approximately 22.414 liters/mol. It's important to note that while this value is accurate for ideal gases, real gases may exhibit slight deviations due to intermolecular forces and the volume occupied by the gas molecules themselves.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Standard molar volume is a critical concept in various scientific and engineering disciplines. It is used to:
- Calculate the volume of gases involved in chemical reactions.
- Derive quantities in stoichiometry calculations.
- Understand and apply the Ideal Gas Law and other gas laws.
- Predict the behavior of gases under different conditions by using the Combined Gas Law.
Related Concepts[edit | edit source]
- Ideal Gas Law: An equation of state for an ideal gas that relates the pressure, volume, temperature, and amount of gas.
- Mole (unit): A unit in chemistry used to express the amount of a substance.
- Gas Laws: A set of laws that describe the behavior of gases, including Boyle's Law, Charles's Law, and Avogadro's Law.
- Stoichiometry: The calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions.
See Also[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
