What is the root mean square speed of carbon dioxide molecules at 98 $\circ$ C?
A) 153 m.s - 1
B) 459 m.s - 1
C) 45.6 m.s - 1
D) 574 m.s - 1
E) 236 m.s - 1

Question

What is the root mean square speed of carbon dioxide molecules at 98 $\circ$ C?
A) 153 m.s - 1 
B) 459 m.s - 1 
C) 45.6 m.s - 1 
D) 574 m.s - 1 
E) 236 m.s - 1

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The root mean square speed $v_{rms}$ is calculated using the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3kT}{m}}$, where $k$ is the Boltzmann constant, $T$ is the temperature in Kelvin, and $m$ is the molar mass in kg/mol. At 98°C (371K) for CO2, the calculation gives approximately 459 m/s.

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