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Kinetic Theory of Gases: Practice Problem & Solution

Increase in temperature of a gas filled in a container would lead to: (2019)
Increase in its mass
Increase in its kinetic energy
Decrease in its pressure
Decrease in intermolecular distance

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Kinetic Theory of Gases. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

According to the kinetic theory of gases, the average kinetic energy of gas molecules is directly proportional to its absolute temperature ($E_k \propto T$). Therefore, an increase in temperature increases its kinetic energy.

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