Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Properties of Gases - Questions and Problems - Page 260: 8.5a

Answer

The force of the gas particles on the walls of the container represents the pressure exerted by the gas.

Work Step by Step

When gas particles collide with the walls of the container, they exert pressure. More collisions means more pressure and vice versa.
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