Which of the following explains why decreasing the volume of a gas increases its pressure according to kinetic molecular theory.   Select one: a. The molecules are attracted to each other more in a smaller volume. b. The molecules are striking the walls with less force but more often. c. The molecules are moving faster and striking the container with more force. d. The molecules are exerting the same force over a smaller area. e. The molecules are exerting the same force over a larger area.

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Which of the following explains why decreasing the volume of a gas increases its pressure according to kinetic molecular theory.


 

Select one:
a. The molecules are attracted to each other more in a smaller volume.
b. The molecules are striking the walls with less force but more often.
c. The molecules are moving faster and striking the container with more force.
d. The molecules are exerting the same force over a smaller area.
e. The molecules are exerting the same force over a larger area.
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