1. Which statement describes the particles of an ideal gas, based on the kinetic molecular theory?*

O There are attractive forces between the particles.

O The particles move in circular paths.

O The collisions between the particles reduce the total energy of the gas.

О

The volume of the gas particles is negligible compared with the total volume of the

gas.

the volume of the gas particles is negligible compared with the total volume of the  gas.--D

Explanation:

According to the Kinetic Molecular Theory for ideal gases, it states that

--Gases are composed of larges  molecules which are in constant random motion  in a straight line

--The volume of the gas particles is negligible compared to the total volume in which the gas is contained.

The  Attractive and repulsive forces between gas molecules is insignificant ie There are no interactive forces.

The collisions of the particles  are perfectly elastic and energyis  being transferred between the particles but the total energy remaining constant

From the  statements of the kinetic Molecular theory of ideal gases, it can be seen that the statement which describes the particles of an ideal gas is option D  which is The volume of the gas particles is negligible compared with the total volume of the  gas--- ---This gives the reason why  gases  can be compressed. Since there are no  inter molecular forces between them. The particles of an  ideal gas will move at the same random motion  resulting to high pressures, compressing the gas and making the volume negligible or insignificant.