Consider Three 1

question 36

Multiple Choice

Consider three 1.0-L flasks at STP. Flask A contains Ar gas, flask B contains Kr gas, and flask C contains H₂ gas. In which flask do the gas particles have the highest average velocity?

• A) flask A
• B) flask B
• C) flask C
• D) The gas particles in all the flasks have the same average velocity.
• E) The gas particles in two of the flasks have the same average velocity.

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