Answer to Question #274902 in General Chemistry for steady

Question

A sealed container contains nitrogen gas. The pressure of the gas is due to the molecules of the gas hitting the walls of the container. use the kinetic theory to explain why the pressure inside the container increases when the temperature increases

Answer 1

If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the volume is held constant, the increased speed of the gas molecules results in more frequent and more forceful collisions with the walls of the container, therefore increasing the pressure.