Calculate the Root Mean Square Velocity for the O₂ Molecules

question 32

Multiple Choice

Calculate the root mean square velocity for the O₂ molecules in a sample of O₂ gas at 11.8°C.(R = 8.3145 J/K mol)

• A)95.91 m/s
• B)14.90 m/s
• C)471.2 m/s
• D)272.0 m/s
• E) m/s

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