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OpenStudy (anonymous):

calculate the root mean square speed of hydrogen molecule at 527 centigrade

OpenStudy (jfraser):

plug it into the equation for rms\[v_{rms} = \sqrt {\frac{3kT}{m}}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hint: M here is Molecular Mass...

OpenStudy (jfraser):

@yahoo not here, the m is the mass of an INDIVIDUAL atom or molecule there are 2 ways to calculate RMS: one way for an individual, and one way for a mole of molecules

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i never heard of this...Can u Plzz Explain More ?

OpenStudy (jfraser):

try this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_mean_square_speed

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