Average Speed of Hydrogen molecules?

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The average speed of hydrogen molecules at room temperature can be calculated using the equation V = sqrt(3*T*k/m), where T is the absolute temperature in Kelvin, k is the Boltzmann constant (1.3805 x 10^-23 J/K), and m is the mass of the gas particle. This formula is essential for understanding the thermal motion of gases. For hydrogen, the average speed can be derived by substituting the appropriate values for temperature and mass.

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What's the average speed of hydrogen molecules at room temperature and how do you figure it out? Is there an equation?

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V = sqrt(3*T*k/m)

T = absolute temperature (in Kelvin)
k = Boltzmann constant = 1.3805*10^-23 J/K
m = mass of the gas particle

For anything in thermal motions and gases look up "Boltzmann"
 

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