In the kinetic theory of gases, what does the term 'ideal gas' refer to?

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In the kinetic theory of gases, what does the term 'ideal gas' refer to?
  1. A gas that obeys the ideal gas law at all conditions.
  2. A gas with no intermolecular forces.
  3. A gas that has a fixed volume.
  4. A gas that can be liquefied easily.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In the kinetic theory of gases, what does the term 'ideal gas' refer to?
  • Step 1: Understand that gases are made up of tiny particles called molecules.
  • Step 2: Know that in the kinetic theory of gases, we study how these molecules behave.
  • Step 3: An 'ideal gas' is a special type of gas that we use as a model.
  • Step 4: An ideal gas has no forces pulling or pushing between its molecules (no intermolecular forces).
  • Step 5: An ideal gas is also considered to take up no space (occupies no volume).
  • Step 6: Because of these two properties, an ideal gas can perfectly follow the ideal gas law, which relates pressure, volume, and temperature.
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