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kinetic molecular theory 1 – The particles are so small compared with the distances between them that the volume of the individual particles can be assumed to be negligible (zero). 2  – The particles are in constant motion. The collisions of the particles with the walls of the container are the cause of the pressure exerted by the gas. 3 …

Like matter, energy can be classified in different ways. For example, energy can either be kinetic or potential. Kinetic energy is energy of motion. Gases are made of molecules that have more kinetic energy than molecules in the solid phase of that substance. For example, water molecules in steam have greater kinetic energy than molecules in liquid water. Potential energy …