Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Structure, and Change

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1429290196
ISBN 13: 978-1-42929-019-7

Foundations - Topic B - Energy - Discussion Questions - Page 24: B.5

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Kinetic molecular theory is based on the following assumptions: (1) The gas is composed of a large number of identical molecules moving in random directions and the distance between them is large as compared to their size. (2) Collisions between the molecules and with the container are perfectly elastic (3) The kinetic energy is transferred between the molecules as heat.

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