Which of the Following Is Not Part of the Kinetic-Molecular

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not part of the kinetic-molecular theory?

• A)Atoms are neither created nor destroyed by ordinary chemical reactions.
• B)Attractive and repulsive forces between gas molecules are negligible.
• C)Gases consist of molecules in continuous, random motion.
• D)Collisions between gas molecules do not result in the loss of energy.
• E)The volume occupied by all of the gas molecules in a container is negligible compared to the volume of the container.

---

Definitions:

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand declines as the income of individuals or the economy increases, opposite to normal goods.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, leading consumers to substitute a cheaper good for a more expensive one.

Income Effect

The alteration in a person's or an economy's earnings and the effect this alteration has on the demand for a product or service.

Price Change

An alteration in the cost of goods or services, which can go up or down, depending on various factors.