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: '''Standard pressure''' is around 101,000Pa of [[Atmospheric Pressure|atmospheric pressure]] because that is the [[pressure]] on our bodies when we are at [[Sea Level|sea level]]. | : '''Standard pressure''' is around 101,000Pa of [[Atmospheric Pressure|atmospheric pressure]] because that is the [[pressure]] on our bodies when we are at [[Sea Level|sea level]]. | ||
: '''Standard temperature and pressure''' is used to describe whether a [[substance]] is a [[solid]], [[liquid]] or a [[gas]] under normal conditions. | : '''Standard temperature and pressure''' is used to describe whether a [[substance]] is a [[solid]], [[liquid]] or a [[gas]] under normal conditions. | ||
− | : [[Substance]]s can change their [[State of Matter|state of matter]] depending on the [[temperature]] and [[pressure]] around them. So when stating something as a [[solid]], [[liquid]] or [[gas]] it's important to note the [[temperature]] and [[pressure]] | + | : [[Substance]]s can change their [[State of Matter|state of matter]] depending on the [[temperature]] and [[pressure]] around them. So when stating something as a [[solid]], [[liquid]] or [[gas]] it's important to note the [[temperature]] and [[pressure]] at which this is true. |
===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
: [[Water]] is a [[liquid]] '''STP''' (At standard temperature and pressure). If the [[pressure]] is reduced to zero then [[water]] becomes a [[gas]]. | : [[Water]] is a [[liquid]] '''STP''' (At standard temperature and pressure). If the [[pressure]] is reduced to zero then [[water]] becomes a [[gas]]. | ||
: [[Oxygen]] is a [[gas]] '''STP'''. Increasing the [[pressure]] or decreasing the [[temperature]] of [[Oxygen]] can cause it to become a [[liquid]]. | : [[Oxygen]] is a [[gas]] '''STP'''. Increasing the [[pressure]] or decreasing the [[temperature]] of [[Oxygen]] can cause it to become a [[liquid]]. |
Latest revision as of 20:06, 28 February 2020
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Room Temperature is around 20°C.
About Room Temperature
- Room Temperature is used to describe when a substance has a particular state of matter.
- When stating that Iron is a solid we assume the person stating it means at room temperature because that's the temperature humans are comfortable in. In reality Iron can be a solid, liquid or gas depending on the temperature.
- The state of elements on the Periodic Table are given at room temperature.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Standard Temperature and Pressure is around 20°C and 101,000Pa.
About Standard Temperature and Pressure
- Standard temperature or room temperature is around 20°C because that is the temperature humans are most comfortable in.
- Standard pressure is around 101,000Pa of atmospheric pressure because that is the pressure on our bodies when we are at sea level.
- Standard temperature and pressure is used to describe whether a substance is a solid, liquid or a gas under normal conditions.
- Substances can change their state of matter depending on the temperature and pressure around them. So when stating something as a solid, liquid or gas it's important to note the temperature and pressure at which this is true.