Standard temperature and pressure (STP) refers to specific conditions used for comparing gases under standardized settings. STP conditions include a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius (273 Kelvin) and atmospheric pressure at sea level (~1 atmosphere).
Related terms
Kelvin: The SI unit of temperature, where 0 Kelvin represents absolute zero.
Atmosphere (atm): A unit of pressure equal to the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
Gas Laws: Mathematical relationships that describe the behavior of gases under different conditions.
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