According to the Kinetic Theory of Gases, Particles of a Gas

question 26

Multiple Choice

According to the kinetic theory of gases, particles of a gas

• A)move slowly.
• B)are very large.
• C)decrease kinetic energy as temperature increases.
• D)are very far apart.
• E)lose their valence electrons.

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