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The kinetic theory of gases is able to explain which of the following gas laws?

1. Boyle's law alone
2. Charles' law alone
3. Avogadro's law alone
4. All of these laws

Correct answer: All of these laws

Solution

The kinetic theory of gases provides a molecular-level understanding of gas behavior, which encompasses the relationships described by Boyle's law, Charles' law, and Avogadro's law, thus explaining all of these laws collectively.

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