Which of the following statements concerning gas molecules is incorrect?
A)Attraction is greater between fast-moving molecules than between slow-moving molecules.
B)Real molecules have a weak attraction for each other.
C)Real molecules have the greatest attraction for each other at low temperatures.
D)Real molecules have the greatest attraction for each other at high pressures.
E)Real molecules occupy a finite space.

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The attraction between gas molecules is independent of their speed or kinetic energy, as it is based on intermolecular forces such as Van der Waals forces or hydrogen bonding. The speed of the molecules only affects their kinetic energy and the pressure they exert on the container walls.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Gas Molecules Is Incorrect