Practice mode Gases

According to the kinetic molecular theory, collisions between gas molecules are ____

Correct answer D. perfectly elastic

Explanation

The theory assumes gas molecules collide elastically, so the total kinetic energy is conserved. Otherwise the gas would gradually lose energy and its pressure would fall.

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