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The temperature scale used in the kinetic theory of gases is the:

Answer: kelvin scale.

  • A kelvin scale
  • B celsius scale
  • C fahrenheit scale
  • D joule scale

Correct answer: A. kelvin scale

Explanation: Absolute temperature in kelvin is used throughout kinetic theory.

Maxwell-Boltzmann Speed Distributionspeed (v)fraction of moleculesv_pv_avgv_rmsv_p < v_avg < v_rms always, for any gas at any temperature

Not all gas molecules move at the same speed - the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution shows the spread, with the most probable speed vp slightly less than the average vavg, which is slightly less than the root-mean-square speed vrms used in the pressure formula.

Concept context

Kinetic theory of gases connects molecular motion to pressure and temperature, explaining gas laws, specific heats, and molecular speeds.

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