A sample of pentane (bp = 36 °C) is in a rigid closed container at 50 °C and 1 atm. Which best descr — States of Matter Chemistry Question
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A sample of pentane (bp = 36 °C) is in a rigid closed container at 50 °C and 1 atm. Which best describes what happens when the container is heated?
A.
Liquid pentane vaporizes.
B.
The intermolecular forces between pentane molecules become stronger.
C.✓ Correct
The average kinetic energy of the pentane molecules increases.
D.
The density of the sample decreases.
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