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Ch 20: The Micro/Macro Connection
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Capitolo 20, Problema 11

At 100℃ the rms speed of nitrogen molecules is 576 m/s. Nitrogen at 100℃ and a pressure of 2.0 atm is held in a container with a 10 cm x 10 cm square wall. Estimate the rate of molecular collisions (collisions/s) on this wall.

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Step 1: Understand the problem. The rate of molecular collisions on the wall can be estimated using the kinetic theory of gases. The key formula to use is: \( R = \frac{1}{2} n v_{\text{rms}} A \), where \( R \) is the rate of collisions, \( n \) is the number density of molecules, \( v_{\text{rms}} \) is the root-mean-square speed, and \( A \) is the area of the wall.
Step 2: Calculate the number density \( n \). Use the ideal gas law \( PV = Nk_B T \), where \( P \) is the pressure, \( V \) is the volume, \( N \) is the number of molecules, \( k_B \) is Boltzmann's constant, and \( T \) is the temperature in kelvins. Rearrange to find \( n = \frac{N}{V} = \frac{P}{k_B T} \). Convert the given pressure (2.0 atm) to pascals and the temperature (100℃) to kelvins.
Step 3: Determine the area \( A \) of the wall. The wall is a square with side length 10 cm. Convert this to meters and calculate the area using \( A = \text{side}^2 \).
Step 4: Substitute the values of \( n \), \( v_{\text{rms}} \), and \( A \) into the formula \( R = \frac{1}{2} n v_{\text{rms}} A \). Ensure all units are consistent (e.g., meters, seconds, pascals).
Step 5: Simplify the expression to find the rate of molecular collisions \( R \). This will give the number of collisions per second on the wall.

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Root Mean Square Speed (rms speed)

The root mean square speed is a measure of the average speed of particles in a gas. It is calculated from the kinetic theory of gases and is given by the formula v_rms = sqrt(3kT/m), where k is the Boltzmann constant, T is the temperature in Kelvin, and m is the mass of a gas molecule. This concept is crucial for understanding the motion of gas molecules and their kinetic energy.
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Kinetic Theory of Gases

The kinetic theory of gases describes the behavior of gases in terms of particles in constant motion. It explains how temperature, pressure, and volume relate to the motion and collisions of gas molecules. This theory provides the foundation for calculating properties like pressure and collision rates based on molecular speeds and densities.
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Collision Rate

The collision rate refers to the number of collisions that occur between gas molecules and a surface per unit time. It can be estimated using the formula Z = (1/4) * n * A * v_rms, where n is the number density of molecules, A is the area of the wall, and v_rms is the root mean square speed. Understanding this concept is essential for calculating how often gas molecules strike the walls of a container.
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