If the Molecular Mass of a Gas Increases by a Factor

question 78

Multiple Choice

If the molecular mass of a gas increases by a factor of 4 at constant temperature, its rms speed will

• A)decrease by a factor of 4.
• B)increase by a factor of 4.
• C)decrease by a factor of 16.
• D)increase by a factor of 16.
• E)decrease by a factor of 2.

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