The molecules of a gas tend to be ________________________________.
a.in close proximity to each other
b.spaced apart as far as possible
c.held together by electrostatic attractions
d.very viscous
e.stacked on top of each other
Answer
b.spaced apart as far as possible
The molecules of a gas tend to be spaced apart as far as possible
Explanation
Basing the argument on the ideal gas law, it is assumed that gases consist of large numbers of tiny particles that are far apart relative to their size which basically means that the gas molecules usually have negligible volume compared to the container volume in which they are placed
