Chapter 10, Problem 1KT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The key term corresponding to the definition “the amount of extent of the frequency and energy of molecules which are colliding against the walls of a container” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The collision of the gaseous molecules on the inner walls of the container creates gas pressure. The gas pressure gives the measure of the motion as well as the energy of the gaseous molecules. The gas pressure increases with the increase in the temperature.