Which of the following assumptions is NOT part of the kinetic theory of gases?

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Which of the following assumptions is NOT part of the kinetic theory of gases?

  1. Gas particles are in constant, random motion
  2. Gas particles attract each other strongly ✓
  3. Collisions between gas particles are perfectly elastic
  4. The volume of individual gas particles is negligible compared to the volume of the container
Explanation

The kinetic theory treats gas particles as tiny, in constant random motion, and colliding elastically. It also assumes there are no forces between them except during collisions.

So the idea that particles attract each other strongly is not part of the theory. It is the one that does not belong.

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