What is the primary assumption of the kinetic theory of gases regarding the motion of gas molecules?

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What is the primary assumption of the kinetic theory of gases regarding the motion of gas molecules?
  1. Gas molecules are stationary.
  2. Gas molecules move in straight lines until they collide.
  3. Gas molecules are always in a state of vibration.
  4. Gas molecules have a fixed volume.

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Q: What is the primary assumption of the kinetic theory of gases regarding the motion of gas molecules?
Solution: The kinetic theory assumes that gas molecules move in straight lines until they collide with each other or the walls of the container.
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