PV = nRT,
where n is the number of moles of the gas and R is the ideal gas constant. Ideal gases are defined as having molecules with negligible size with an average molar kinetic energy dependent only on temperature. At low temperature, most gases behave enough like ideal gases that the ideal gas law can be applied to them.
Also Known As: perfect gas
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