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What happens to the atoms/molecules of of a gas when heat is released​

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Answer:

When molecules are heated (absorb energy) they move faster – some, or all of the heat energy is converted to kinetic energy. So, when a gas is heated, the effect is to make the molecules move faster.

Step-by-step explanation:

When you heat a gas, both its vapor pressure and the volume it occupies increase. The individual gas particles become more energetic and the temperature of the gas increases.

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