Which Statement Is Inconsistent with the Kinetic Theory of an Ideal

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which statement is inconsistent with the kinetic theory of an ideal gas?

• A)Most of the volume occupied by a gas is empty space.
• B)The forces of repulsion between gas molecules are very weak or negligible.
• C)Gas molecules move in a straight line between collisions.
• D)The average kinetic energy of a gas is proportional to the absolute temperature.
• E)The collisions between gas molecules are inelastic.

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