Kinetic molecular theory: A model describing gas behavior: particles move randomly, have negligible volume, and have no intermolecular forces; kinetic energy is proportional to temperature.
How to apply it: Use KMT to explain deviations from ideal gas behavior and gas properties.
Course: AP Chemistry · Unit: Intermolecular Forces and Properties
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