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How does the kinetic-molecular theory explain
the following properties of liquids: (a) relatively
high density, (b) ability to diffuse, and (c) ability
to evaporate?
(3 Points)

User Hariszaman
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Answer:

a. a result of the close arrangement of liquid particles

b. just like gases, the constant and random motion of particles in liquids causes diffusion. it is slower than in gases porque liquid particles are closer together

c. occurs because the particles of a liquid have different kinetic energies, particles with higher than average energies move faster

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