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Which postulate of the kinetic molecular theory breaks down under conditions of low temperature? Explain.
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It is based on three postulates. The first postulate is that the size of the particles, whether they be atoms or molecules, is negligibly small. The second postulate is that the average kinetic energy of all of the particles, the gaseous particles in motion, is a Show more…
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