The pressure of a gas increases as the number of moles of gas increases because -

a) stronger intermolecular forces are redirected to the walls of the container

b) stronger intermolecular forces push the particles farther apart

c) more particles collide with the walls of the container

d) more particles occupy more space

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Chemistry

Journey Pham

14 July, 06:12

The pressure of a gas increases as the number of moles of gas increases because -

a) stronger intermolecular forces are redirected to the walls of the container

b) stronger intermolecular forces push the particles farther apart

c) more particles collide with the walls of the container

d) more particles occupy more space

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Hudson · Answer 1

c) more particles collide with the walls of the container

Explanation:

More moles means more particles. If the volume remains the same, the collisions of more particles with the container walls cause the pressure to increase.