Gas Molecules

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A cylinder contains a mixture of helium and argon gas in equilibrium at a temperature of 152 degrees Celsius.
a) What is the average kinetic energy of each type of molecule (J/molecule)?
b) What is the rms speed of each type of molecule? (m/s)

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152 C = 425 K (since K = C + 273).
<br>The average kinetic energy for each of the molecules (they are equal since both are monatomic ...

Solution Summary

This solution looks at the kinetic energy and rms speed of gas molecules. The types of molecules for rms speed is given.

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