The effects of temperature on gas solubility in liquids can be summarized by the following points:
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Gas Behavior at Increased Temperature: As the temperature of a liquid increases, gas particles do indeed move faster. This increased kinetic energy can cause gas particles to escape from the solution, decreasing solubility. So, the statement "As temperature rises, gas particles are moving faster and may leave the solution" is correct.
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Liquid Structure: The statement about the space between liquid particles decreasing is not accurate in the context of temperature effects. In fact, as temperature rises, the kinetic energy of liquid particles also increases, leading to greater movement and, consequently, an increase in the space between them. Hence, the idea that "the space between liquid particles decreases" is incorrect.
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Gas Solubility and Temperature: Generally, the solubility of gases in liquids decreases as temperature increases. Therefore, the statement "As temperature rises, gas particles are moving faster and are more likely to enter the solution" is misleading. The more likely scenario is that gas particles are less likely to stay in the solution as they have more energy to escape.
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Increased Space for Gas Particles: Correctly, "As temperature rises, the space between liquid particles increases, allowing more room for gas particles." While there is more space, the increased kinetic energy of the gas particles leads to a decreased likelihood of gas being soluble in the liquid.
In conclusion, the most accurate statements regarding the effects of temperature on gas solubility would be the first and the last about the behavior of gas particles and the effect of increased temperature on liquid structure, respectively.