Which sequence describes the result of increasing the temperature of a gas in a container?

A) higher kinetic energy ® greater collision force ® higher pressureB) lower kinetic energy ® greater collision force ® higher pressureC) higher kinetic energy ® lower collision force ® lower pressureD) lower kinetic energy ® lower collision force ® lower pressure

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Andrew Fletcher

Chemistry

20 September, 22:55

Which sequence describes the result of increasing the temperature of a gas in a container?

A) higher kinetic energy ® greater collision force ® higher pressureB) lower kinetic energy ® greater collision force ® higher pressureC) higher kinetic energy ® lower collision force ® lower pressureD) lower kinetic energy ® lower collision force ® lower pressure

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Wayne · Answer 1

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Explanation:

Increasing the temperatures of the gas causes the molecules to have higher kinetic energy. This means they move more rapidly and therefore the collisions between the particles and with the walls of the container are more forceful (this is how pressure increases).