How Is the Average Speed of Molecules Calculated?

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Start date Mar 23, 2008
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The average speed of molecules is calculated using the Root Mean Square (RMS) speed formula, which is derived from the kinetic theory of gases. This formula takes into account the mass of the molecules and their temperature to determine the average kinetic energy. The average speed is not the same as volume; instead, it reflects the motion of individual molecules within a gas. Understanding this calculation is essential for applications in thermodynamics and physical chemistry. Accurate calculations of molecular speed provide insights into gas behavior and properties.

Mar 23, 2008

Twilit_Truth

How do you caclulate the average speed of a molecule? Is it the same as the volume?

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Mar 23, 2008

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Look up Root Mean Square value of a gas.

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