Question: What is the average kinetic energy of a gas molecule at temperature 300 K?
Options:
Correct Answer: 4.14 x 10^-21 J
Solution:
The average kinetic energy of a gas molecule is given by the formula KE = (3/2)kT, where k is the Boltzmann constant (1.38 x 10^-23 J/K) and T is the temperature in Kelvin. KE = (3/2)(1.38 x 10^-23)(300) = 6.21 x 10^-21 J.