Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Kinetic particle model of matter

Kinetic particle model of matter — practice question

A gas at a fixed temperature is held in a container with constant volume. The gas produces a pressure on the container walls. This pressure results from gas molecules colliding with the walls. Which statement about the gas molecules as they collide with the walls is correct?

  • AThe average kinetic energy of the gas molecules changes.
  • BThe average momentum of the gas molecules changes.
  • CThe average speed of the gas molecules changes.
  • DThe chemical energy of the gas molecules changes.

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