Homework Statement
Calculate the kinetic energy of CO, CO2, and SO3 at 276 K .
Homework Equations
KE = (3/2) RT
KE= (1/2)(mass)(velocity)^2
The Attempt at a Solution
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For CO:
First attempt: KE=(3/2)(RT)=(3/2)(8.314 J/mol-K)(276K) = 3441.996 -- So that's wrong
Second attempt:
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