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What is the root-mean-square speed of chlorine gas molecules at a temperature of 47 degrees C?
(Molecular mass of Cl2 = 71)

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This solution calculates the root-mean-square speed of chlorine gas molecules at a certain temperature, given chlorine's molecular mass.

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