Question: A gas has an RMS speed of 500 m/s. If the molar mass of the gas is 0.02 kg/mol, what is the temperature of the gas?
Options:
Correct Answer: 500 K
Solution:
Using the formula v_rms = sqrt((3RT)/M), we can rearrange to find T = (v_rms^2 * M) / (3R). Substituting v_rms = 500 m/s and M = 0.02 kg/mol gives T = 500 K.