According to the kinetic theory of gases, the pressure exerted by a gas is due to:
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According to the kinetic theory of gases, the pressure exerted by a gas is due to:
the gravitational force on the gas
the collisions of gas molecules with the walls of the container
the temperature of the gas
the volume of the gas
The pressure exerted by a gas is due to the collisions of gas molecules with the walls of the container, which transfers momentum to the walls.
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Q: According to the kinetic theory of gases, the pressure exerted by a gas is due to:
Solution: The pressure exerted by a gas is due to the collisions of gas molecules with the walls of the container, which transfers momentum to the walls.
Steps: 6
Step 1: Understand that gases are made up of tiny particles called molecules.
Step 2: Know that these gas molecules are always moving around in random directions.
Step 3: Realize that when these moving gas molecules hit the walls of their container, they collide with it.
Step 4: Understand that each collision transfers a small amount of force (momentum) to the wall.
Step 5: Recognize that when many molecules collide with the walls, the total force from all these collisions creates pressure.
Step 6: Conclude that the pressure of the gas is the result of these continuous collisions of gas molecules with the walls.
