The ____ of a gas is a measure of the average speed of the particles (atoms or molecules) in the gas.
A)heat
B)composition
C)temperature
D)blue shift
E)binding energy

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The temperature of a gas is a measure of the average kinetic energy, or speed, of the particles in the gas. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Heat refers to the transfer of energy and is not a property of a gas itself. Composition and binding energy may affect the behavior of a gas, but they are not directly related to the speed of the particles. Blue shift refers to a shift in the wavelength of light, and is not related to the properties of a gas.

The ____ of a Gas Is a Measure of the Average