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thanks gonzolo! what are the reasons for the molecule rotating and vibrating? when having a gas are collisions the only reactions between the molecules or would e.g. van der walls forces also play a role in the movement?

Hi, first of all I'd like to say hello as I'm new to this forum. Here are my questions: If a single atom would be held in an empty room (vacuum/no gravity) would it move or would it stand still? If it does move what would the movement would look like? The same question goes for...