Which of the following change when the pressure of an ideal

In summary, an ideal gas is a theoretical gas that follows the ideal gas law, which states that the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas are directly proportional to each other. An increase in pressure will cause a decrease in volume, according to Boyle's Law, while an increase in pressure will also cause an increase in temperature, according to Charles' Law. An ideal gas cannot change states when pressure is increased, but its physical properties, such as volume and temperature, will change. The pressure of an ideal gas is directly related to its kinetic energy, as the gas molecules move faster and collide more frequently with the container's walls.
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Which of the following change when the pressure of an ideal gas is changed isothermally? A. Mean free path B. Root-mean-square molecular speed C. Internal energy D. Most probable kinetic energy E. Average speed
correct answer is A
doesn't the rms increases too?
 
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Look up how to calculate the RMS speed from the temperature.
Look up what Isothermal means.
 
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Related to Which of the following change when the pressure of an ideal

1. What is an ideal gas?

An ideal gas is a theoretical gas that follows the ideal gas law, which states that the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas are directly proportional to each other.

2. How does pressure affect an ideal gas?

In an ideal gas, an increase in pressure will result in a decrease in volume, assuming the temperature remains constant. This is known as Boyle's Law.

3. What happens to the temperature of an ideal gas when pressure is increased?

According to Charles' Law, an increase in pressure will also cause an increase in temperature, assuming the volume remains constant.

4. Can an ideal gas change states when pressure is increased?

No, an ideal gas does not have intermolecular forces, so it cannot change states. It will only change its physical properties, such as volume and temperature, when pressure is altered.

5. How is the pressure of an ideal gas related to its kinetic energy?

The pressure of an ideal gas is directly proportional to its kinetic energy. As the gas molecules move faster, they collide more frequently with the walls of the container, resulting in a higher pressure.

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