Which of the Following Statements Related to Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements related to kinetic-molecular theory of gases is correct for an ideal gas?

• A)Gases are composed of small particles with a small amount of space between them.
• B)Gas particles move in a zigzag pattern until they collide with something.
• C)When gas particles collide, they lose some of their kinetic energy, and will slow down over time.
• D)In a mixture of gases, attractive forces between particles cause the measured pressure to be lower than that expected for a pure gas.
• E)The pressure of a gas arises from the sum of the collisions of the particles with the walls of the container.

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