Boyle's law
1 mark · EasyGive the relationship between the average kinetic energy of gas molecules and the temperature of the gas.
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The average kinetic energy is directly proportional to the temperature (in kelvin).
Also accept: Kinetic energy increases as temperature increases.; They are directly proportional.
Common mistakes: Saying it is inversely proportional
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B1 · 1 mark · States average kinetic energy is directly proportional to temperature
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The average kinetic energy of gas molecules increases directly as temperature increases (in kelvin).