Question

Two compounds are standing at the same temperature. Compound "A" is evaporating more slowly than compound "B." According to the Kinetic Molecular Theory, which assumption can be made? A.) Compound B has a greater average kinetic energy. B.) Compound A has a greater average kinetic energy. C.) Compound A may have a lower molecular weight. D.) Compound B may have a lower molecular weight.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D) Compound B may have a lower molecular weight.

Explanation:

Compound A and B are standing at the same temperature yet compound A is evaporating more slowly than compound B.

This simply indicates that compound B have a lower molecular weight than compound A.

This can further be seen when gasoline and kerosene are placed under same temperature. The gasoline will evaporate faster than kerosene because the molecular weight of the gasoline is low when compared to that of the kerosene.