Which of the following statements is correct about the average kinetic energy of the molecules...

Chemistry

JAMB 2001

Which of the following statements is correct about the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a gas?

A. It increase with increase in pressure
B. It increase at constant temperature
C. It increase with increase in temperature
D. It increase with increase in volume

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The average kinetic energy of a gas's molecules increases as the temperature of the gas increases.The kinetic energy of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature. This means that as the temperature of a gas increases, so does the average kinetic energy of its molecules.

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