Samples of the Gases H₂(g) and SO₂(g) Have Equal Masses

question 25

Multiple Choice

Samples of the gases H₂(g) and SO₂(g) have equal masses and are at the same temperature and pressure. Calculate the following:
-The ratio of average kinetic energies per molecule (H₂:SO₂)

• A) 0.18
• B) 5.6
• C) 180
• D) 1.0
• E) 32

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