Question

Which one of the following is not an assumption in the kinetic theory of gases?

• A. The volume occupied by the molecules of the gas is negligible
• B. The force of attraction between the molecules is negligible
• C. The collision between molecules are elastic
• D. All molecules have some speed

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All molecules have some speed. This statement is true but this is not an assumption of kinetic theory of gases.