Chapter 6, Problem 141SAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The statement which is not included in the postulates of the molecular kinetic theory of gases needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The molecular kinetic theory can be used to explain both Charles’s law and Boyle’s law.

Postulates of the molecular kinetic theory are as follows:

1) Gas molecules have random motions.

2) Gas molecules can collide with other gas molecules and the wall of the container. Those collisions are completely elastic.

3) Gas molecules are very small and the most volume of a gas is contained empty space.

4) There is no attraction or repulsion between gas molecules.