1.
Explain why term “kinetic” makes sense
when speaking about particle behavior
According to the kinetic theory, all matter
consists of tiny particles that are in
constant motion. These particles in gas
are usually molecules or atoms.
2. How does a gas behave according to
the kinetic molecular theory (KMT)? What
are the three basic principles?
1. The particles in a gas are considered to
be small, hard spheres with an
insignificant volume.
2. The motion of the particles in a gas is
rapid, constant, and random.
3. All collisions between particles in a gas
are perfectly elastic.
3. Why is the motion of one particle
independent of another particle in a gas
sample?
There are no attractive or repulsive forces
between the particles of a gas due to
the larger distance between them.
4. Define elastic collision.
It is when kinetic energy is transferred
without loss from one particle to another,
and the total kinetic energy remains
constant
Gases fill their containers regardless of
the shape and volume of the containers
 An uncontained gas can spread out into
space without limit
 Gas particles change direction only
when they rebound from collisions with
one another or with other objects
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