Which of the following gases would have the highest average speed at the same temperature? (2020)
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Which of the following gases would have the highest average speed at the same temperature? (2020)
Oxygen (O2)
Nitrogen (N2)
Hydrogen (H2)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
At the same temperature, lighter gases have higher average speeds. Hydrogen (H2) has the lowest molar mass and thus the highest average speed.
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Q: Which of the following gases would have the highest average speed at the same temperature? (2020)
Solution: At the same temperature, lighter gases have higher average speeds. Hydrogen (H2) has the lowest molar mass and thus the highest average speed.
