Question

The kinetic theory assumes that collisions of gas particles are perfectly elastic. What does this statement mean?

that no energy is lost during each collision
that energy is lost during each collision
that after each collision, the particles move faster
that after each collision, the particles move slower

Answer 1

no energy is lost during each collision is correct

Answer 2

Stating that collisions of gas particles are perfectly elastic means that no kinetic energy is lost when the gases collide, and no kinetic energy is gained. Some of the properties of gases include volume, pressure, thermal conductivity, pressure, and viscosity.