At lower altitudes, the air molecules are closer together and have more energy due to their increased interactions with each other. At higher altitudes, the air molecules are more spread out and have less energy due to their decreased interactions with each other. This can be represented by sketching molecular models of air at different altitudes.
At lower altitudes, the molecules are represented by a dense, tightly packed arrangement. At higher altitudes, the molecules are represented by a more spread out, less dense arrangement. This difference in density and energy can be seen in the models, and it explains why there is less energy in the samples at higher altitudes.
SEP Develop a Model Mountain climbers need really warm clothing because it
gets colder at higher altitudes. Sketch molecular models for equal-mass samples of
air at different altitudes. Use your models to show why there might be less energy
in the samples at higher altitudes.
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