Gases begin to conduct electricity at low pressure because

  • A
    At low pressure,gases turn to plasma
  • B
    Colliding electrons can acquire higher kinetic energy due to increased mean free path leading to ionisation of atoms
  • C
    Atoms break up into electrons and protons
  • D
    The electrons in atoms can move freely at low pressure

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