The Root-Mean-Square Velocity of CO Gas at 15°C Is

question 89

Multiple Choice

The root-mean-square velocity of CO gas at 15°C is

• A) 50.3 m/s.
• B) 116 m/s.
• C) 3.66 m/s
• D) 507 m/s.
• E) 16.0 m/s

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