JAMB Chemistry 2009 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The basic assumption in the kinetic theory of gases that the collisions of the gaseous molecules are perfectly elastic implies that
- A. the forces of attraction and repulsion are in equilibrium
- B. gaseous molecules can occupy any available space
- C. gaseous molecules will continue their motion indefinitelyCorrect
- D. gases can be compressed
Explanation
During an elastic collision, both the momentum and kinetic energy are conserved. Since the kinetic energy is not decreasing, it implies that the motion will continue indefinitely.
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