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Does a single particle of a gas have temperature?

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To determine whether a single particle of a gas has temperature, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Definition of Temperature Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. It is a macroscopic property that describes the thermal state of a system. ### Step 2: Consider the Nature of a Single Gas Particle A single gas particle (or molecule) exists in isolation and does not have interactions with other particles. Therefore, it cannot exhibit a range of kinetic energies that would be necessary to calculate an average. ...
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