Determine the Root-Mean-Square Speed of Methane (CH₄) Molecules That Have

question 116

Multiple Choice

Determine the root-mean-square speed of methane (CH₄) molecules that have an average kinetic energy of 10.5 J/mol.

• A) 337 m/s
• B) 1.14 m/s
• C) 2.81 * 10¹³ m/s
• D) 36.2 m/s
• E) 1,150 m/s

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