According to the kinetic molecular theory, the pressure of a gas increases as the number of moles of gas molecules increases because

A.
stronger intermolecular forces are redirected to the walls of the container.

B.
stronger intermolecular forces push the particles farther apart.

C.
more particles occupy more space.

D.
more particles collide with the walls of the container.

D. more particles collide with the walls of the container.