Calculate RMS Speed of Nitrogen at 227°C

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The discussion focuses on calculating the root mean square (RMS) speed of nitrogen gas at 227°C using its density at standard temperature and pressure (STP). The density of nitrogen at STP is given as 1.25 kg/m³. To find the RMS speed, the ideal gas law and the formula for RMS speed, which incorporates temperature and molar mass, are essential. The key equation to use is RMS speed = sqrt((3 * R * T) / M), where R is the universal gas constant, T is the temperature in Kelvin, and M is the molar mass of nitrogen.

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Hiya,

Im having trouble answering this question.


If the density of nitrogen at STP (1.01 X 10^5 Pa and 0 degrees celsius) is 1.25kgm^-3, calculate the RMS speed of nitrogen at 227 degrees celsius.

Could someone please point me in the right direction?

Thank you.
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