06 Comparison
Table: Comparative Overview of the Fundamental Gas Laws
1Boyle's Law
Constant Thermodynamic Variable
- Temperature (T) [Isothermal]
Proportionality Relationship
- P is inversely proportional to V
Standard Equation
- P1 V1 = P2 V2
Graphical Curve
- Hyperbolic curve (P vs V) / Straight line (P vs 1/V)
2Charles's Law
Constant Thermodynamic Variable
- Pressure (P) [Isobaric]
Proportionality Relationship
- V is directly proportional to T (K)
Standard Equation
- V1 / T1 = V2 / T2
Graphical Curve
- Straight line passing through 0 K (-273°C)
3Pressure Law
Constant Thermodynamic Variable
- Volume (V) [Isochoric]
Proportionality Relationship
- P is directly proportional to T (K)
Standard Equation
- P1 / T1 = P2 / T2
Graphical Curve
- Straight line passing through 0 K (-273°C)
4General Gas Law
Constant Thermodynamic Variable
- Mass of gas (n)
Proportionality Relationship
- P V / T = Constant
Standard Equation
- (P1 V1) / T1 = (P2 V2) / T2
Graphical Curve
- Multi-dimensional thermodynamic surface