A steel tank of helium gas has been used to fill several party balloons. At the molecular level, how would the helium atoms be affected if you put the balloons in the trunk of your car on a hot summer day? Choose one or more: A.The helium atoms in the balloon would move faster. B.The helium atoms in the balloon would move further apart. C.The helium atoms in the balloon would move closer together. D.There would be no effect on the helium atoms in the balloon. E.The helium atoms in the balloon would move slower.

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A steel tank of helium gas has been used to fill several party balloons. 

At the molecular level, how would the helium atoms be affected if you put the balloons in the trunk of your car on a hot summer day?

Choose one or more:

A.The helium atoms in the balloon would move faster.

B.The helium atoms in the balloon would move further apart.

C.The helium atoms in the balloon would move closer together.

D.There would be no effect on the helium atoms in the balloon.

E.The helium atoms in the balloon would move slower.

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