21. Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gases

Root-Mean-Square Velocity of Gases

Multiple Choice

What is the temperature of a sample of CO₂ molecules whose rms speed is 300 m/s? The molecular mass for Carbon and Oxygen is 12.01 g/mol and 16 g/mol, respectively.

158.7 K

529.2 K

1.7 × 10⁵ K

1391 K

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