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Which sequence represents the relationship between temperature and volume as explained by the kinetic-molecular theory?

higher temperature → more kinetic energy → more space between particles → higher volume
higher temperature → less kinetic energy less space between particles – higher volume
higher temperature - more kinetic energy - less space between particles - lower volume
higher temperature → less kinetic energy → more space between particles lower volume

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The sequence which represents the relationship between temperature and volume:

higher temperature --> more kinetic energy --> more space between particles higher volume

Step-by-step explanation:

The above sequence is based on the Charles' law. This law states that at "a fixed mass of gas" and "at constant pressure", volume is directly proportional to temperature.

When the molecules in a container "collide with the wall", the pressure and momentum increase. Due to the increase in temperature the kinetic energy also increases. Thus, when the "momentum perpendicular" to the wall of the container is reversed it will have larger value. To reduce the rate of the collisions and to keep the pressure constant, the volume will have to be bncreased.

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