Question

In no more than five simple statements, use the kinetic theory to explain why an iron bar expands when it is heated.

Answer 1

Answer:

Iron expands because heating increases the space between the molecules

Explanation:

According to the kinetic molecular theory, all matter is composed of atoms and molecules which are in constant motion.

When a substance is heated, molecules of the substance begin to vibrate faster. This faster vibration leads to increased space between the molecules (expansion) . The kind of motion motion and degree of spacing of the molecules determine the state of matter in which the substance is found.

Hence, when an iron bar is heated, it expands due to increased motion of its molecules leading to spaces between them.