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WAEC Chemistry 2021 Objective — Question 22

Question 22 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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22. The collision between ideal gas molecules are considered to be perfectly elastic because

  • A. they collide without losing energy.Correct
  • B. they move randomly in straight lines.
  • C. their average kinetic energy is variable.
  • D. the distance between them is large compared to their sizes.

Explanation

An elastic collision is one where total kinetic energy is conserved — no energy is lost during collision.

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