The absolute temperature of an ideal gas is directly proportional to which of the following?
A) speed
B) momentum
C) kinetic energy
D) mass

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The kinetic theory of gases states that the temperature of a gas is related to the average kinetic energy of its particles. As the temperature increases, the particles move faster and have higher kinetic energy. Therefore, the absolute temperature of an ideal gas is directly proportional to its kinetic energy, which is choice C. Speed (choice A) and momentum (choice B) are also related to the kinetic energy of a gas, but not directly proportional to temperature. Mass (choice D) is not related to the kinetic energy or temperature of a gas.

The Absolute Temperature of an Ideal Gas Is Directly Proportional