Question

On which of the following is the kinetic theory of gases not applicable?

• A. On free electron gas
• B. On bound electrons
• C. On water vapour
• D. On smoke particles

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

On bound electrons

Kinetic theory of gases applicable only for ideal gases which are having only kinetic energy. Except bound electrons all others can be treated as ideal gases.
Bound electrons are attached to the nucleus by an attractive force.
Where as in an ideal gas inter-atomic forces are zero.