Case study·Standard multi-step (3/5)·No calculator
Difficulty guide
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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.
4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
Two rigid containers have the same gas at the same temperature. Container A has volume and contains molecules. Container B has volume and contains the same number of molecules.
Total: 4 marks
(a) Compare the number density in B with that in A. (1 mark)
(b) Compare the average molecular kinetic energies in A and B. (1 mark)
(c) Compare the pressures in B and A. (1 mark)
(d) Give the molecular reason for the pressure comparison. (1 mark)
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