Which of the following is a postulate of the kinetic molecular theory of gases?

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Which of the following is a postulate of the kinetic molecular theory of gases? The volume occupied by the individual particles that compose a gas is very smal. However, the distances between gas particles are comparable to the size s of the gas articles, so the volume occupi e individual gas particles cannot be assumed to negligible. The particles that compose a gas are so small compared to the distances between them that the volume of the individual particles can be assumed to be negligible Because the distances between gas particles are so small relative to the sizes of the gas particles themselves, the volume of the individual particles can be assumed to be negligible O Despite being very small, the volume occupied by the individual particles that compose a gas cannot be assumed to be negligible

Explanation / Answer

According to kinetic molecular theory , gases consists of identical particles (atoms or molecules) that are so small and so far apart that the actual volume of the gas molecule is negligible in comparison to the empty space between them.

Gas molecules are considered as point masses. This assumption explains the great compressibility of gases.

Answer : Option 2

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