ABSTRACT
The properties and behavior of gases Gases and gas-phase chemistry play very important roles in the world around us and critical roles in several important systems in cars. Gases are often used in shock absorbers and struts, are released during combustion reactions, are the basis of power generation in internal combustion engines, and are critical to the efficient operation of these engines from several perspectives. In this chapter, we will introduce some of the basic concepts used to understand gas behavior and apply these concepts to gain a greater understanding of the automobile. Since gases are so pervasive in the structure, function, and operation of cars, many of these concepts will be revisited in subsequent chapters.
