Interpretation: The root means square of the given set of compounds has to be compared
Concept Introduction:
Root mean-square speed is the parameter to measure the speed of particles in a gas. M is the molecular mass of the molecule at temperature T, root mean-square speed (
Answer to Problem 11.8QP
(a)
(b)
(c)
Explanation of Solution
(a)
Recorded the given data
Temperature is
Molecular mass of
Molecular mass of
The Molecular mass of
To calculate and compared the root-mean-square speed of
The root-mean-square speed of
The root-mean-square speed of
(b)
Recorded the given data
Temperature is
Molecular mass of
Molecular mass of
The Molecular mass of
To calculate and compared the root-mean-square speed of
Explanation:
The root-mean-square speed of
The root-mean-square speed of
(c)
Recorded the given data
Temperature is
Molecular mass of
Molecular mass of
The Molecular mass of
To calculate and compared the root-mean-square speed of
The root mean square speed of
The root-mean-square speed of
The root means square of the given set of compounds was compared
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