The Most Probable Speed of an Oxygen Molecule in the Gas

question 6

Multiple Choice

The most probable speed of an oxygen molecule in the gas phase at room temperature is 450 m/s. The root-mean-square speed (u_rms) is therefore

• A)equal to 450 m/s.
• B)slightly less than 450 m/s.
• C)much less than 450 m/s.
• D)slightly greater than 450 m/s.
• E)much greater than 450 m/s.

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