The mean free path of molecules in a gas is proportional to:

A. the molecular diameter
B. the reciprocal of the molecular diameter
C. the molecular concentration
D. the reciprocal of the molecular concentration
E. the average molecular speed


Answer: D. the reciprocal of the molecular concentration

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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