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Homework Statement
The gases in this room include oxygen (molar
mass 32 g), nitrogen (28 g), water (18 g), and
carbon dioxide (44 g). Which type of molecule has
the highest average speed?
A) O2
B) N2
C) H2O
D) CO2
E) They have the same average speed.
Homework Equations
1/2 mv^2 = 3/2 kT
The Attempt at a Solution
Is the answer water because it's mass is the smallest?