States of Matter / the KMT: GASES

Question 1

The Kinetic- Molecular Theory of Matter:

Answer 1

based on the idea that particles of matter are always in motion

Question 2

1/5 Postulates of the Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases:

Answer 2

particles are in constant, rapid,, straight-line motion

RESULT:
- gases expand to fill containers
- gases are fluids- they flow

Question 3

2/5 Postulates of the Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases:

Answer 3

collisons between fas particles, other particles and the container wall are elastic collisions