What is the rms speed of a gas molecule of mass 10−22g at room temperature 27∘C according to the kinetic theory of gases?
A
42.7m/s
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B
203.1m/s
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C
0.70m/s
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D
352.5m/s
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Solution
The correct option is D352.5m/s Kinetic energy of gas per molecule =3RT2N0 [where N0 is Avogadro's number] Therefore, 12mv2=3RT2N0 (where v is rms speed) Substituting the given values, m=10−25kg,T=300K,R=8.314J/K.mol So, vrms=√3RTmN0=352.5m/s