Kinetic Theory of Gases

Question 1

The Kinetic Theory Of Gases

Answer 1

• gases are made up of atoms, except for noble gases that are made up of molecules
• gas particles travel in random rapid straight-line motion until they collide with the walls of the container
• at the same temperature all gases have the same amount of kinetic energy
• gas particles have negligible volume compared to the volume they occupy
• gases have large distances between them
• gas particles have elastic collisions
• gas particles have negligible forces of attraction and repulsion

Question 2

Ideal gas

Answer 2

• gases that obey the kinetic theory of gases

- don’t actually exist