NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3ig008
Which of the following is NOT a postulate of the kinetic theory of an ideal gas?
AMolecules are in continuous random motion
BCollisions between molecules are perfectly elastic
CThere are strong attractive forces between the molecules
DThe actual volume of the molecules is negligible compared with the volume of the container
Answer: C
The kinetic theory assumes no intermolecular forces of attraction or repulsion between the molecules of an ideal gas. The other three statements are standard postulates.