GCEChemistryStates of Matter and Gas Laws2022

Which of the following statements correctly describes the kinetic theory assumption about gas molecules?

AGas molecules have significant volume compared to the container
BThere are strong attractive forces between gas molecules
CGas molecules are in continuous random motionCORRECT
DCollisions between gas molecules result in loss of kinetic energy
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According to the kinetic theory of gases, molecules are in continuous, rapid, random motion. Gas molecules are assumed to have negligible volume, no intermolecular forces, and undergo perfectly elastic collisions (no loss of kinetic energy).
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