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What happens to gas pressure when gas particles collide with the walls of their container?

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MCQ

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practice

Style

Topic

Particle model and pressure

Question

  1. A. Gas pressure decreases
  2. B. Gas pressure remains constant
  3. C. Gas pressure increases
  4. D. Gas pressure fluctuates

Answer

The correct answer is Gas pressure increases.

Explanation

Definition lens: Give the precise definition, then add a context sentence that shows how it is used. This question asks: What happens to gas pressure when gas particles collide with the walls of their container. The correct response is Gas pressure increases, because gas pressure comes from particle collisions with container walls. In Particle motion in gases, the marking point should connect directly to use the particle model to explain why gas pressure changes when gas particles collide with container walls. If the question includes values, the working must keep the appropriate unit and operation; if it is an explanation, it must name the relevant particle behaviour or energy change. This item belongs to Particle model and pressure, so avoid answers that switch to a different quantity, confuse heat with temperature, or describe gas pressure without collisions when collisions are the reason. Checkpoint 498 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the definition lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Gas Pressure

Students often confuse gas pressure with the total force exerted by gas particles, not realizing that pressure is defined as force per unit area.

Clarify that gas pressure is the result of collisions of gas particles with the walls of the container, and it is calculated as the force exerted by these collisions divided by the area of the wall.

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