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In a container, gases exert pressure due to ________.

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their mass only
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their volume only
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the random motion of gas molecules
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being heavier than solids
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Solution

The correct option is C the random motion of gas molecules
The gas molecules inside a container are in random motion. Because of this, collisions happen between them. Also, the molecules collide with the walls of the container. Due to these collisions, they exert pressure on the walls of the container.

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