At What Common Celsius Temperature Is the Rms Velocity of Oxygen

question 47

Multiple Choice

At what common Celsius temperature is the rms velocity of oxygen molecules (molar mass = 32 g/mol) double that of hydrogen molecules (molar mass = 2.0 g/mol) ?

• A)-50
• B)zero
• C)no such temperature exists
• D)2.0
• E)16

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