Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0534420125
ISBN 13: 978-0-53442-012-3

Chapter 6 - The Gaseous State - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 241: 6.14

Answer

According to Kinetic molecular theory, gas pressure originates from the collision of gas particles with the container wall and among themselves. It is directly related to the temperature and density of the gas. Increased temperature implies increased collisions and hence increased pressure.

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According to Kinetic molecular theory, gas pressure originates from the collision of gas particles with the container wall and among themselves. It is directly related to the temperature and density of the gas. Increased temperature implies increased collisions and hence increased pressure.
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