Question

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

Answer 1

As the gas is heated, gas molecules will move faster. As they move faster, they will spread further apart, causing expansion. This expansion is what will cause the tank to explode. So the best answer is option B, the molecules travel at a faster rate of speed and spread out.

Answer 2

"As the gas is heated, the molecules move faster and spread out from each other" is the one among the following choices that best explains why a tank of compressed gas can explode if it is heated. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B".