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What does it mean that the collisions between gas particles are elastic?

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It means that there is no net loss of energy from the collisions. An elastic collision is one in which there is no overall loss of kinetic energy.
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Answer:

There is no net loss of energy from the collisions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Gas particles are constantly colliding with each other and the walls of their container. These collisions are elastic; that is, there is no net loss of energy from the collisions. Gas particles are small and the total volume occupied by gas molecules is negligible relative to the total volume of their container.

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