Are Hydrogen and Chlorine Gases at the Same Temperature in a Mixed Container?

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In a mixed container of hydrogen and chlorine gases, the temperature of both gases is assumed to be the same due to being in thermal equilibrium. The average kinetic energy of the molecules can be discussed using the formula Ek = 0.5mv^2, but comparing them requires knowledge of their respective velocities, which are not provided. The original poster seeks clarification on whether it is appropriate to post chemistry-related questions in the forum. Participants suggest that the question is valid and recommend a dedicated chemistry site for further inquiries. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy in gas mixtures.
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Ok there is a mixture of hydrogen and chlorine molecules in a container.

I need to compare a)the temperature of each gas, and b)the average kinetic energy of the molecules

without doing any calculations.


a) I'm not sure I should answer with T=PV/nR for each one or whether i should just assume that the temperature is the same for both since they are in the same container.

b) from my physics course, I believe this is just Ek = .5mv^2
but I'm not sure how to compare, since I don't know the velocity of the molecules?


any ideas?
 
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