Which of the following is not part of the kinetic-molecular theory?
A)Atoms are neither created nor destroyed by ordinary chemical reactions.
B)Attractive and repulsive forces between gas molecules are negligible.
C)Gases consist of molecules in continuous, random motion.
D)Collisions between gas molecules do not result in the loss of energy.
E)The volume occupied by all of the gas molecules in a container is negligible compared to the volume of the container.

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The statement "Atoms are neither created nor destroyed by ordinary chemical reactions" is not part of the kinetic-molecular theory, which focuses on the behavior of gas molecules. This statement is more related to the law of conservation of mass in chemistry.

Which of the Following Is Not Part of the Kinetic-Molecular