Question

Calculate the rms speed of co molecules at 320 k .

Answer 1

rms = (3RT/M)^1/2 Therefore, the rms of CO is: rms(CO) = [(3)(8.3145 J/mol*K)(320 K)/(0.028 kg/mol)]^1/2 rms = [2.65x10^5 m^2/s^2]^1/2 rms = 533.9181 m/s