Which of the following gases would have the highest average speed at a given tem

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following gases would have the highest average speed at a given temperature?
  1. Oxygen (O2)
  2. Nitrogen (N2)
  3. Hydrogen (H2)
  4. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following gases would have the highest average speed at a given temperature?
  • Step 1: Understand that gases consist of tiny particles that move around.
  • Step 2: Know that temperature affects the speed of gas particles; higher temperatures mean faster speeds.
  • Step 3: Recognize that lighter gases (like hydrogen) move faster than heavier gases (like oxygen or carbon dioxide) at the same temperature.
  • Step 4: Compare the molecular weights of the gases: hydrogen (H2) is lighter than oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • Step 5: Conclude that hydrogen (H2) will have the highest average speed at a given temperature.
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