A Neon Atom Has a Larger Atomic Number Than a Helium

question 54

Multiple Choice

A neon atom has a larger atomic number than a helium atom.At the same temperature and pressure,how does the speed of sound in helium gas compare to the speed of sound in neon gas?

• A)greater in neon than in helium
• B)greater in helium than in neon
• C)the same in both gases
• D)depends on the frequency of the sound generated

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