Practice - Kinetic Molecular Theory Derivations
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the momentum of a gas molecule when it collides with the wall of its container?
💡 Hint: Think about how velocity changes in a collision.
Define isotropic motion in the context of gas molecules.
💡 Hint: Consider how particles behave in a gaseous state.
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What does the change in momentum during a collision with the wall of a container describe?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during collisions!
True or False: Isotropic motion means molecules move more rapidly in one direction than another.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of isotropic.
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A gas occupies a 1 m³ container, containing 1000 molecules with an average speed of 400 m/s. Calculate the pressure exerted by this gas.
💡 Hint: Ensure you average speed and mass are appropriately utilized.
Describe how the assumptions of Kinetic Molecular Theory can break down under real gas conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider the factors that differentiate real gases from ideal conditions.
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