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What are the basic postulates of kinetic molecular theory? How does the concept of pressure follow from kinetic molecular theory?
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\item The average kinetic energy of a particle is proportional to the temperature in Kelvin. \item The collision of one particle with another or with the walls of the container is completely elastic. \end{itemize} Show more…
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