How does an increase in temperature affect the collisions of gas particles with the walls of the container?

A It increases the force of the collisions only.

B It increases both the frequency (amount) and the force of the collisions.

C It increases the frequency (amount) of collisions only

.

D It does not affect the collisions.

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Lilian Humphrey

4 August, 05:40

How does an increase in temperature affect the collisions of gas particles with the walls of the container?

A It increases the force of the collisions only.

B It increases both the frequency (amount) and the force of the collisions.

C It increases the frequency (amount) of collisions only

.

D It does not affect the collisions.

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Andrew Russell · Answer 1

Force of the collisions increases due to increase in temperature.

Explanation:

Increase in temperature affects the average speed and kinetic energy of the particles.

The average speed of the gas particles gets increased, Kinetic energy of the gas particles also gets increased.

If the volume is held constant, the increased speed of the gas molecules results in more frequent and more forceful collisions with the walls of the container, therefore increasing the pressure.

Therefore, force of the collisions increases due to increase in temperature.