According to the kinetic molecular theory, how are temperature and the average kinetic energy of gas particles related?
A
The average kinetic energy of gas particles increases as temperature increases.
B
Temperature and average kinetic energy of gas particles are unrelated.
C
The average kinetic energy of gas particles decreases as temperature increases.
D
The average kinetic energy of gas particles remains constant regardless of temperature.
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Recall that the kinetic molecular theory explains the behavior of gas particles, including their motion and energy.
Understand that temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
Use the relationship given by the kinetic molecular theory: the average kinetic energy (KE) of gas particles is directly proportional to the absolute temperature (T) in kelvins.
Express this relationship mathematically as \(\text{KE}_{\text{avg}} = \frac{3}{2} k_B T\), where \(k_B\) is the Boltzmann constant and \(T\) is the temperature in kelvins.
Conclude that as temperature increases, the average kinetic energy of gas particles also increases, meaning they move faster on average.