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Kinetic molecular theory of gases
The kinetic molecular theory of gases is a model that explains the behavior of gases based on the idea that they are composed of a large number of small particles (molecules or atoms) in constant, random motion. Here are the main postulates of this theory:

1. **Gas Particles**: Gases consist of a large number of tiny particles. These particles are so small compared to the distances between them that the volume of the individual particles can be assumed to be negligible.

2. **Random Motion**: The gas particles are in constant, random motion, moving in straight lines until they collide with either the walls of the container or other particles. These collisions are responsible for the gas pressure.

3. **Elastic Collisions**: When gas particles collide with each other or with the walls of the container, the collisions are perfectly elastic. This means that there is no net loss of kinetic energy in the system, although the energy may be transferred between the colliding particles.

4. **No Intermolecular Forces**: There are no attractive or repulsive forces between the gas particles. They interact only during collisions and otherwise move independently of one another.

5. **Kinetic Energy and Temperature**: The average kinetic energy of the gas particles is directly proportional to the absolute temperature of the gas. This means that as the temperature increases, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas particles increase.

The kinetic molecular theory helps explain various properties of gases, such as:

- **Pressure**: It is caused by collisions of gas particles with the walls of the container. The more frequent and forceful these collisions, the higher the pressure. - **Temperature**: It is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the gas particles. Higher temperatures correspond to higher average kinetic energies. - **Volume and Pressure Relationship (Boyle's Law)**: At constant temperature, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume. This can be explained by the kinetic theory as decreasing the volume increases the collision frequency of particles with the walls, thus increasing the pressure. - **Temperature and Volume Relationship (Charles's Law)**: At constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature. As the temperature increases, the gas particles move faster and need more space to maintain the same pressure. - **Diffusion and Effusion**: The theory explains the movement of gas particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration (diffusion) and through small openings (effusion). Lighter gas particles will diffuse and effuse faster than heavier ones due to their higher average speeds at a given temperature.

Overall, the kinetic molecular theory provides a fundamental framework for understanding the macroscopic properties of gases in terms of the microscopic motions and interactions of their particles. RASAN MYINT NAING (talk) 07:02, 17 May 2024 (UTC)