9.2 - Kinetic Theory of Gases – Postulates
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What are gases primarily made of?
💡 Hint: Think about the basic unit of gas.
Name the type of collisions described in the Kinetic Theory.
💡 Hint: These collisions conserve energy.
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What is the primary component of gases?
💡 Hint: Think of the nature of particles that make up gases.
True or False: The collisions between gas molecules in the Kinetic Theory of Gases result in loss of kinetic energy.
💡 Hint: Refer to the nature of collisions described in the theory.
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Given that the average kinetic energy of gas molecules at room temperature is approximately 0.025 eV, calculate the temperature in Kelvin if kinetic energy is proportional to temperature.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert energy units appropriately.
A container of gas expands to double its volume while keeping temperature constant. Discuss how this adheres to Boyle’s Law.
💡 Hint: Think about how the gas molecules react to increased space.
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