Use the kinetic molecular theory in order to briefly explain the following statements: a)    The pressure that is exerted by a gas decreases with a decrease in temperature.  b)    Gases are easily compressed.

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Use the kinetic molecular theory in order to briefly explain the following statements:

a)    The pressure that is exerted by a gas decreases with a decrease in temperature. 

b)    Gases are easily compressed. 

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