Molecular Speeds (5.3.1)

Question 1

• The molecules in a gas have a distribution of speeds, with the majority near the average speed.

Answer 1

• The molecules in a gas have a distribution of speeds, with the majority near the average speed.

Question 2

• The root-mean-square speed (urms) is related to the temperature and molecular mass of the gas.

Answer 2

• The root-mean-square speed (urms) is related to the temperature and molecular mass of the gas.