Rank the following substances in order of increasing average kinetic energy, assuming they are all at the same temperature: N₂, CH₄, Ne, Kr A)N₂

Question

Rank the following substances in order of increasing average kinetic energy, assuming they are all at the same temperature: N₂, CH₄, Ne, Kr A)N₂< CH₄< Ne < Kr B)CH₄< Ne < N₂< Kr C)Kr < N₂< CH₄< Ne D)Ne < CH₄< N₂< Kr E)none of these choices is correct

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At the same temperature, all substances have the same average kinetic energy according to the kinetic theory of gases. The question's premise is flawed because it suggests a ranking based on kinetic energy due to temperature differences, which is incorrect.

Rank the Following Substances in Order of Increasing Average Kinetic