Kinetic Molecular Theory Quiz

A hypothetical gas that perfectly fits all the assumptions of the kinetic molecular theory is known as

• real gas

• ideal gas

• imaginary gas

• perfect gas

A hypothetical gas that perfectly fits all the assumptions of the kinetic molecular theory is known as

• real gas

• ideal gas

• imaginary gas

• perfect gas

As the temperature of a substance increases:

• The speed, and average kinetic energy of the particles, both increase.

• The speed, and average kinetic energy of the particles, both decrease.

• The speed of the particles increases, but the average kinetic energy of the particles decreases.

• The speed of the particles decreases, but the average kinetic energy of the particles increases.

The movement of gas molecules is greatly affected by _________.

• the shape of the container
• size of the container
• temperature of the container

At what temperature do nitrogen molecules move fastest?

• 350 K
• 300 K
• 250 K
• 200 K

_______ is an explanation of how particles in matter behave

• Boyle's Law

• Charles' Law

• Kinetic Molecular Theory

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the pressure of a gas?

• Number of gas molecules

• Color of the gas

• Volume of the gas

According to the kinetic molecular theory, gas particles are in constant ________.

• motion

• rest

• equilibrium

What happens to the volume of a gas when the pressure is increased, assuming temperature remains constant?

• The volume remains the same

• The volume decreases

• The volume increases

Which of the following statements about gas pressure is TRUE?

• It increases with a decrease in temperature.

• It is independent of the volume of the gas.

• It increases with an increase in the number of gas molecules.