Kinetic Theory: Tutorial Activity
In this activity, open the Gas Properties simulation and follow the instructions provided with the questions below.
Part A
Using the controls along the right side of the simulation, under "Options," check the second box to select the temperature of the new particles
Then move the slider at the bottom to its lowest setting (50 K). Next, choose temperature as your constant parameter at the top. In the "Gas in
Chamber" box, add "light species" particles until about 200 are in the box. Finally, quickly add about 20 "heavy species" particles to the box.
Carefully observe how they spread across the chamber through time. What do you think causes the heavy particles to spread throughout the
chamber? What can you say about the direction of their movement?