Kinetic Molecular Theory Overview

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What does the kinetic-molecular theory describe?

  • The behavior of matter in terms of chemical reactions
  • The behavior of matter in terms of particles in motion (correct)
  • The behavior of matter in terms of phase changes
  • The behavior of matter in terms of volume changes

According to the kinetic-molecular theory, what kind of motion do gas particles exhibit?

  • Linear motion only
  • Constant and random motion (correct)
  • Stationary motion
  • Circular motion only

What happens to the kinetic energy in an elastic collision between gas particles?

  • No kinetic energy is lost (correct)
  • Kinetic energy decreases
  • Kinetic energy increases
  • Some kinetic energy is lost

How does temperature relate to the particles in a sample of matter?

<p>Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor determines the kinetic energy of a particle according to the text?

<p>Mass and velocity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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