kinetic-molecular theory

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Bailey BrownBailey Brown Staff asked 6 years ago

According to kinetic-molecular theory, if the temperature of a gas is raised from
100 °C to 200 °C, the average kinetic energy of the gas will __________.

A) double
B) increase by a factor of 1.27
C) increase by a factor of 100
D) decrease by half
E) decrease by a factor of 100

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Selena TateSelena Tate Staff answered 6 years ago

According to kinetic-molecular theory, if the temperature of a gas is raised from
100 °C to 200 °C, the average kinetic energy of the gas will __________.
Solution:
increase by a factor of 1.27