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Gases — Quiz

Question 3 • Chemistry

Which statement about gases is true?

Answer
A
They are made up of particles that travel in a curved path when in motion.
B
They are made up of particles that always move very slowly.
C
They are made up of hard spheres that are in random motion.
D
They are made up of hard spheres that vibrate quickly in stationary positions.

Explanation

Gas particles are modeled as tiny hard spheres moving rapidly and randomly, colliding with each other and the walls of their container. They generally travel in straight lines between collisions, not in curved paths, so A is incorrect. They are not stationary or always slow, making B and D incorrect. The true statement is that gases are made up of hard spheres in random motion.

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