In the kinetic molecular theory of gas behavior, the assumption is made that gas molecules in the kinetic molecular theory of gas behavior, the assumption is made that gas molecules a. move rapidly in random directions. b. are attracted to each other by strong forces. c. are close together in their container. d. occasionally come to rest. e. move with a kinetic energy equal to their centigrade temperature.

The correct option is: a. move rapidly in random directions

Explanation:

According to the kinetic molecular theory of gases, a gas consists of fast moving small particles called molecules, that are in constant random motion. These molecules have the same mass and the average kinetic energy of these gaseous molecules is directly dependent to absolute temperature of the system.

Therefore, the kinetic theory of gases includes the assumption: gaseous molecules move rapidly in random directions.

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