Which statement goes against the kinetic theory of gases?

A.
The size of gas molecules is negligible compared to the volume of the container in which they are kept.
B.
Gas molecules possess mass and are in constant, random motion.
C.
Gas molecules will never collide with the walls of the container.
D.
Gas molecules interact only through elastic collisions.
E.
The average kinetic energy of gas molecules is proportional to the Kelvin temperature of the gas.

1 answer

The statement that goes against the kinetic theory of gases is:

C. Gas molecules will never collide with the walls of the container.

According to the kinetic theory of gases, gas molecules are in constant motion and do collide with the walls of the container, which is how they exert pressure.

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