Which of the following assumptions is NOT part of the kinetic theory of gases?
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Which of the following assumptions is NOT part of the kinetic theory of gases?
Gas molecules are in constant random motion
Gas molecules have negligible volume compared to the container
Gas molecules experience intermolecular forces
Collisions between gas molecules are perfectly elastic
The kinetic theory of gases assumes that gas molecules do not experience intermolecular forces, which is why option 3 is NOT part of the assumptions.
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Q: Which of the following assumptions is NOT part of the kinetic theory of gases?
Solution: The kinetic theory of gases assumes that gas molecules do not experience intermolecular forces, which is why option 3 is NOT part of the assumptions.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Understand what the kinetic theory of gases is. It explains how gases behave based on the motion of their molecules.
Step 2: Identify the main assumptions of the kinetic theory of gases. These include: gas molecules are in constant random motion, they collide elastically, and they occupy no volume.
Step 3: Recognize that one of the assumptions is that gas molecules do not attract or repel each other (no intermolecular forces).
Step 4: Look at the options given in the question and find the one that contradicts the assumption about intermolecular forces.
Step 5: Conclude that the option stating gas molecules experience intermolecular forces is NOT part of the kinetic theory of gases.
