I think the college board was wrong Maybe I am but I don't see how

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The discussion centers on a disagreement with the College Board's answer to a chemistry problem, specifically regarding the reasoning behind the selection of CO2 as the correct answer. The user believes their logic is sound, noting that all options contain the same number of molecules and that CO2 is the heaviest. They also express confusion about the second part of the question, which states that all gases have equal average kinetic energy due to the same temperature. Despite feeling uncertain, the user acknowledges that their calculations align with the principles of gas laws. The conversation highlights a struggle to understand the grading criteria set by the College Board.
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So I solved this problem and I got stuck on B and I don't agree with what the college board says is the right answer or see why my answer is mathematically wrong at all...
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and here's what the college board says please show me how my logic is wrong

5)

(a) two points

CO2

because all contain same number of molecules (moles), and CO2 molecules are the heaviest

Note: total of 1 point earned if CO2 not chosen but same number of molecules (moles) is specified

(b) two points

All are equal

because same temperature, therefore same average kinetic energy

Note: just restatement of "same conditions, etc." does not earn second point

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well I feel dumb nevermind =)
 
if you want to know

PV = nRT
n = (PV)/(RT)

it is the same after all for each ballon

but I still don't see my other question in a different topic is wrong
 
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