Feb 19, 2008 #1 bse Messages 16 Reaction score 0 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
Feb 20, 2008 #2 mgb_phys Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 7,906 Reaction score 15 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"