Question
Question: Which of the following postulates of kinetic theory of gases is not correct?...
Which of the following postulates of kinetic theory of gases is not correct?
A
Gases consist of particles which are in continuous, random motion.
B
The particles are infinitely small and very close to each other.
C
The collisions of the particles with each other are elastic.
D
The pressure of a gas is caused by the collisions of gas particles with the wall of the container.
Answer
The particles are infinitely small and very close to each other.
Explanation
Solution
: The particles of a gas are infinitely small and stay apart as far as possible.