Tanks of compressed gas must be kept away from heat sources. if the temperature of the tank increases too much, it may explode and cause a great deal of damage. which of the following best explains why a tank of compressed gas can explode if it is heated? . a. as the gas is heated, the molecules break apart into individual atoms and move apart. b. as the gas is heated, the molecules move faster and spread out from each other. c. as the temperature of the gas increases, the molecules release energy and move faster. d. as the temperature of the gas increases, the molecules gain energy and move sl