1. gases are made up of molecules which are relatively far apart.
2. the molecules are in motion at high speeds.
3. the molecular collisions are perfectly elastic.
4. increase in temperature increases the kinetic energy of the molecules.

which of the above assumptions accounts for the compressibility of gases as compared to liquids and solids?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) 2 and 3
f) 3 and 4

Which statement correctly describes the phosphate ion, ? it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom.