Gases

Question 1

Assumptions of the kinetic molecular theory

Answer 1

• gases are made up of particles whose volumes are negligible compared to the container volume
• gas atoms or ‘cules are inert and exhibit no intermolecular attractions or repulsions
• gas particles are in continuous, random motion, undergoing collisions with other particles and the container walls
• -collision between any two gas particles is elastic (no loss or gain of E)
• -the average kinetic energy of gas particles is proportional to the absolute temperature of the has and is the same for all gases at a given temperature