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Lab: Ionic and Covalent Bonds — Unit test

Question 2 • Chemistry 1A - Mr. Kaan

Which is an aspect of the kinetic-molecular theory and can be used to explain the compressibility of plasmas?

Answer
A
Particles move independently of one another and are widely spaced.
B
Particle kinetic energy increases with increasing temperature.
C
Particles exert no attractive or repulsive force on one another.
D
Particles always move even when they have fixed positions.

Explanation

The kinetic-molecular theory describes gas particles as widely spaced, moving independently, with lots of empty space between them. That space allows a plasma to be compressed by bringing its particles closer together, so A is correct. The other statements describe different aspects of particle motion or interactions and do not explain compressibility as directly.

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