Kinetic theory of matter

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Kinetic theory of matter: Overview

This topic explains the kinetic theory of matter. We will study the main postulates of this theory regarding the motion of the particles. We also learn that the kinetic theory explains the difference between the three states of matter.

Important Questions on Kinetic theory of matter

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Explain kinetic theroy of matter in detail.

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What is the random motion of particles in a fluid called? 

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Brownian motion is the random motion of particles suspended in a fluid.

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What do you mean by random motion of particles in a matter?

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"The molecules of gases are in constant random and straight-line motion", is this statement true? Explain.

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The particles in a matter are in constant, random motion.

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Identify the correct statement.

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Mention any two postulates of kinetic theory of matter.

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When the velocity of gas molecules increases, their kinetic energy _____.

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Which of the following sets of phenomena would increase on raising the temperature?

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Which of the following indicates the relative randomness of particles in the three states of matter?

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Why do tyres get punctured too often during summer?

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How does change in temperature effect the kinetic energy of particles of the matter? Explain giving examples.

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What is the kinetic theory of matter? Explain the main postulates of kinetic molecular theory of matter.

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Why do particles in case of gases move randomly?

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Kinetic molecular theory states that mass of matter remains unchanged in a chemical reaction.

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Atoms and molecules in gases move randomly in all direction.

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The kinetic molecular theory describes the physical states of matter.

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On increasing the temperature of solids, the kinetic energy of the particles _______.

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Particles move randomly in: