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2.1.3a The absolute scale of temperature

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A gas, in a sealed container, is allowed to expand slowly so that its temperature does not change.

What happens to the molecules of the gas as a result of this expansion?

A

The average kinetic energy of the molecules decreases.

B

The average force exerted by a molecule during a collision with the container walls decreases.

C

There are less frequent collisions between the molecules and the container walls.

D

The volume of each individual molecule increases.

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