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If you are comparing the same gas molecules at the same temperature, then the answer is no. They collide more frequently, but only because they are closer than those that are separated by greater distances.
The speed of gas molecules is related to their molecular mass and absolute temperature, not their intermolecular distance. If two different gas molecules (O2 versus H2) are at the same temperature, the lighter one (H2) moves faster. If we compare identical gas molecules (such as O2) at different temperatures, the molecule at the higher temperature moves faster.
What happens to gas molecules that are closer together? Well, if the temperature is cool enough, they will attract each other until they stick together. Eventually enough of them will stick together to form a liquid. They still move, but most of them are not fast enough to separate from each other.
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∙ 14y agosmaller molecule diffuse faster than lage molecules is for sure, but i don't know why.
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∙ 12y agoyes. for example hydrogen molecules will move faster than Nitrogen because hydrogen is lighter is mass.
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∙ 16y agonope, faster
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∙ 15y agoA small one.
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∙ 13y agosmaller molecules
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∙ 13y agoThe smaller molecule will diffuse faster
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How does warm air molecules move?
The molecules in warm air move faster
Why do most solids expand on heating?
That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.
Do molicules move faster in a solid or in a liquid?
In liquid molecules move faster but in solid the molecules would vibrate about its mean position
Which occurs when air is compressed A. Air Temp rises and air molecules move faster B. Air temp decreases C. Air temp decreases and air molecules move faster D. Air molecules move slower?
A. air temperature rises and air molecules move faster
Do molecules move faster when heat increases?
Atoms comprising a molecule move faster as heat increases.
Why lighter gases diffuse more rapidly than havier gases?
The idea is that they tend to be made up of lighter molecules; on average, these move faster (for a given temperature) than heavier (actually, more massive) molecules.
When energy is converted to molecules and they move faster does temperature increase or decrease?
As molecules move faster, they cause friction, which increases the temperature of the molecules.
How does warm air molecules move?
The molecules in warm air move faster
Why do most solids expand on heating?
That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.
Why do nitrogen diffuse faster at a higher temperature?
Nitrogen, because the molecules are lighter and therefore they spread out quicker.To know the lighter objects we will check the molecular mass(Mr)by seeing the upper number in the periodictable
Why do solids expand on heating?
That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.That's because the molecules or atoms move faster, and in general have more energy.
Do molicules move faster in a solid or in a liquid?
In liquid molecules move faster but in solid the molecules would vibrate about its mean position
Which molecules move faster in paper chromatography?
The property of solvent determines the rate of migration of solute i.e., if the solvent is nonpolar, nonpolar molecules will move faster and if the solvent is polar, than polar molecules will move faster during separation.
Which occurs when air is compressed A. Air Temp rises and air molecules move faster B. Air temp decreases C. Air temp decreases and air molecules move faster D. Air molecules move slower?
A. air temperature rises and air molecules move faster
What happens to water molecules when they are heated?
Like all molecules, a molecule of H20 is in constant motion; 'hot' molecules move faster than 'cold' molecules. If the molecules move slowly enough the substance appears stationary to us (frozen water) and if they move quickly enough they will expand to fill their container (vapor or gas water.)
Does the particle's size make the particle movement go slow or fast?
Well, if in a gas you have a mixture of heavier and lighter particles (atoms or molecules, really), the lighter particles will tend to move faster than the heavier particles. The general tendency is for any such particle to have the same energy (mainly kinetic energy). Similarly, in a liquid solution, lighter particles will tend to move faster.
What must molecules do for matter to become warm?
They move faster & faster
