bse Messages 16 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Feb 19, 2008 #1 What's the average speed of hydrogen molecules at room temperature and how do you figure it out? Is there an equation? thanks
What's the average speed of hydrogen molecules at room temperature and how do you figure it out? Is there an equation? thanks
mgb_phys Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 7,906 Reaction score 15 Feb 20, 2008 #2 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"
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"