The Average Molecular Kinetic Energy of a Gas Can Be

question 49

Multiple Choice

The average molecular kinetic energy of a gas can be determined by knowing

• A) only the number of molecules in the gas.
• B) only the volume of the gas.
• C) only the pressure of the gas.
• D) only the temperature of the gas.
• E) All of the above quantities must be known to determine the average molecular kinetic energy.

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