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An open manometer compares gas pressure with atmosphere, an evacuated arm gives an approximately zero reference, and a differential instrument compares two gas sources.
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LIVE LAB 22 • STATES OF MATTER & GAS LAWS
Measure pressure with four 3D apparatus setups. Compare liquid levels, density, gravity and gas compression, then practise 20 questions with worked solutions.
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COMPLETE CONCEPT GUIDE
A liquid column turns pressure differences into visible height differences. Explore four apparatus types and connect their readings with density, gravity and the ideal-gas equation.
An open manometer compares gas pressure with atmosphere, an evacuated arm gives an approximately zero reference, and a differential instrument compares two gas sources.
The pressure difference is ρgΔh. Use vertical separation, the correct liquid density and a sign based on which surface is higher.
Use absolute pressure in PV = nRT. When vapour is present, subtract its partial pressure before calculating dry-gas amount. Reaction mole ratios explain pressure changes at fixed temperature and volume.
BAROMETER & MANOMETER FAQ
A barometer measures atmospheric pressure. A manometer compares a gas pressure with atmosphere, a vacuum or another gas pressure.
For the same connected liquid at equilibrium, the side with greater applied pressure has the lower liquid surface.
Yes. Negative gauge pressure means pressure below the atmosphere. Absolute pressure remains positive.
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