When the molecules of a gas hit each other do they normally stick or bounce off

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Rhett Jarvis

Chemistry

19 April, 02:47

When the molecules of a gas hit each other do they normally stick or bounce off

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Serenity Carlson · Answer 1

Since the molecules of a gas are constantly in motion, moving and hitting other gas molecules in all directions of the enclosed container, the molecules transfer a portion of energy through the interaction of other gas particles as they hit, but then bounce off.

Maryjane Shaw · Answer 2

When the molecules of a gas hit each other do they normally stick or bounce off?

They normally bounce off each other.