Which of the following is not part of the kinetic- molecular theory?
A) Collisions between gas molecules do not result in the loss of energy.
B) Attractive and repulsive forces between gas molecules are negligible.
C) Gases consist of molecules in continuous, random motion.
D) Atoms are neither created nor destroyed by ordinary chemical reactions.
E) The volume occupied by all of the gas molecules in a container is negligible compared to the volume of the container.

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The statement "Atoms are neither created nor destroyed by ordinary chemical reactions" is not part of the kinetic-molecular theory but is a fundamental law of chemistry known as the law of conservation of mass.

Which of the Following Is Not Part of the Kinetic-