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2.1.2a Particle structure and motion in solids, liquids and gases

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A sealed glass flask contains nitrogen gas at a temperature of 80∘C80^\circ\text{C}80∘C. No gas can escape or enter the flask.

a.

Describe the arrangement, separation, and motion of the nitrogen molecules inside the flask.

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b.

The flask is placed in an ice bath, causing the temperature of the nitrogen gas to decrease to 0∘C0^\circ\text{C}0∘C.

Describe the changes in the motion and energy of the nitrogen molecules as the temperature decreases.

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