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151
DifficultMCQ
The temperature of a gas is $-78^{\circ} C$ and the average translational kinetic energy of its molecules is $K$. The temperature at which the average translational kinetic energy of the molecules of the same gas becomes $2K$ is: (in $^{\circ} C$)
A
$-39$
B
$117$
C
$127$
D
$-78$

Solution

(B) The average translational kinetic energy of a gas molecule is given by the formula $K = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature in Kelvin.
From the relation $K \propto T$,we can see that the kinetic energy is directly proportional to the absolute temperature.
Given initial temperature $T_i = -78^{\circ} C$. Converting this to Kelvin: $T_i = 273 + (-78) = 195 \ K$.
We want the new kinetic energy $K' = 2K$. Since $K \propto T$,if the kinetic energy doubles,the absolute temperature must also double.
Therefore,the new absolute temperature $T_f = 2 \times T_i = 2 \times 195 \ K = 390 \ K$.
Converting the final temperature back to Celsius: $T_f(^{\circ} C) = 390 - 273 = 117^{\circ} C$.
152
MediumMCQ
The kinetic energy of translation of the molecules in $50 \text{ g}$ of $\text{CO}_2$ gas at $17^{\circ}\text{C}$ is: (in $\text{ J}$)
A
$3986.3$
B
$4102.8$
C
$4205.5$
D
$3582.7$

Solution

(B) The translational kinetic energy of $N$ molecules is given by $K = \frac{3}{2} N k_B T = \frac{3}{2} n R T$,where $n$ is the number of moles.
Given mass $m = 50 \text{ g}$,molar mass of $\text{CO}_2$ $M = 44 \text{ g/mol}$.
Number of moles $n = \frac{m}{M} = \frac{50}{44} \approx 1.136 \text{ mol}$.
Temperature $T = 17 + 273.15 = 290.15 \text{ K}$.
Using $R = 8.314 \text{ J/(mol K)}$:
$K = \frac{3}{2} \times \left( \frac{50}{44} \right) \times 8.314 \times 290.15$.
$K = 1.5 \times 1.13636 \times 8.314 \times 290.15 \approx 4108.6 \text{ J}$.
Comparing with the given options,the closest value is $4102.8 \text{ J}$.
153
MediumMCQ
The internal energy of air in a $4 \ m \times 4 \ m \times 3 \ m$ sized room at $1$ atmospheric pressure will be . . . . . . $\times 10^6 \ J$. (Consider air as a diatomic molecule)
A
$14$
B
$12$
C
$55$
D
$20$

Solution

(B) The internal energy $U$ of an ideal gas is given by $U = n C_v T$.
For a diatomic gas,the degrees of freedom $f = 5$,so $C_v = \frac{fR}{2} = \frac{5R}{2}$.
Substituting this into the internal energy equation: $U = n \left( \frac{5R}{2} \right) T = \frac{5}{2} nRT$.
Using the ideal gas law $PV = nRT$,we can substitute $nRT$ with $PV$: $U = \frac{5}{2} PV$.
Given: Pressure $P = 1 \text{ atm} \approx 10^5 \text{ Pa}$,Volume $V = 4 \times 4 \times 3 = 48 \text{ m}^3$.
Calculating $U$: $U = \frac{5}{2} \times 10^5 \times 48 = 5 \times 10^5 \times 24 = 120 \times 10^5 \text{ J} = 12 \times 10^6 \text{ J}$.
154
MediumMCQ
Helium and argon are placed in a flask at the same room temperature $(300 \ K)$. What is the ratio of the average kinetic energies (per molecule) of helium and argon?
A
$1: 10$
B
$10: 1$
C
$1: \sqrt{10}$
D
$1: 1$

Solution

(D) The average kinetic energy (per molecule) of an ideal gas is given by the formula: $K.E. = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
Since both helium $(He)$ and argon $(Ar)$ are monatomic gases,they have the same number of degrees of freedom $(f = 3)$.
Given that both gases are at the same temperature $(T = 300 \ K)$,the average kinetic energy per molecule depends only on the temperature.
Therefore,the ratio of the average kinetic energies is: $\frac{K.E._{He}}{K.E._{Ar}} = \frac{\frac{3}{2} k_B T}{\frac{3}{2} k_B T} = 1: 1$.
155
EasyMCQ
$A$ gas has volume $V$ and pressure $P$. The total translational kinetic energy of all the molecules of the gas is :-
A
$\frac{3}{2} PV$ only if the gas is monoatomic
B
$\frac{3}{2} PV$ only if the gas is diatomic
C
$ > \frac{3}{2} PV$ if the gas is diatomic
D
$\frac{3}{2} PV$ in all cases

Solution

(D) The translational kinetic energy of a gas molecule depends only on its translational degrees of freedom,which is $3$ for any gas molecule (monoatomic,diatomic,or polyatomic).
From the kinetic theory of gases,the pressure $P$ of an ideal gas is given by $P = \frac{1}{3} \frac{N}{V} m v_{rms}^2$.
This can be rewritten as $PV = \frac{1}{3} N m v_{rms}^2 = \frac{2}{3} (\frac{1}{2} N m v_{rms}^2)$.
Since the total translational kinetic energy $K_{trans} = \frac{1}{2} N m v_{rms}^2$,we have $PV = \frac{2}{3} K_{trans}$.
Therefore,$K_{trans} = \frac{3}{2} PV$.
This relationship is independent of the atomicity of the gas because it only considers the translational motion.
156
EasyMCQ
The internal energy of a monoatomic ideal gas molecule is
A
partly kinetic and partly potential.
B
totally kinetic.
C
totally potential.
D
neither kinetic nor potential.

Solution

(B) In an ideal gas,the molecules are considered as point masses with no intermolecular forces of attraction or repulsion.
Since there are no intermolecular forces,the potential energy associated with the interaction between molecules is zero.
Therefore,the internal energy of an ideal gas consists entirely of the kinetic energy of its molecules due to their random translational motion.
For a monoatomic ideal gas,the internal energy $U$ is given by $U = \frac{3}{2} nRT$,which represents the total translational kinetic energy.
157
EasyMCQ
The temperature of a gas is a measure of
A
the average kinetic energy of gas molecules.
B
the average potential energy of gas molecules.
C
the average distance between the molecules of a gas.
D
the size of the molecules of a gas.

Solution

(A) According to the kinetic theory of gases,the absolute temperature $T$ of an ideal gas is directly proportional to the average translational kinetic energy of its molecules.
Mathematically,the average kinetic energy per molecule is given by $K_{avg} = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant.
Therefore,temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the gas molecules.
158
EasyMCQ
Two gases $A$ and $B$ are at absolute temperatures $350 \ K$ and $420 \ K$ respectively. The ratio of average kinetic energy of the molecules of gas $B$ to that of gas $A$ is
A
$6: 5$
B
$\sqrt{6}: \sqrt{5}$
C
$36: 25$
D
$5: 6$

Solution

(A) The average kinetic energy $(E_{avg})$ of a gas molecule is given by the formula $E_{avg} = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
Since $k_B$ is a constant,the average kinetic energy is directly proportional to the absolute temperature $(E_{avg} \propto T)$.
Given temperatures are $T_A = 350 \ K$ and $T_B = 420 \ K$.
The ratio of the average kinetic energy of gas $B$ to that of gas $A$ is $\frac{E_B}{E_A} = \frac{T_B}{T_A}$.
Substituting the values,we get $\frac{E_B}{E_A} = \frac{420}{350} = \frac{42}{35} = \frac{6}{5}$.
Thus,the ratio is $6: 5$.
159
MediumMCQ
The average force applied on the walls of a closed container depends as $T^{x}$ where $T$ is the temperature of an ideal gas. The value of $x$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) The pressure $P$ exerted by an ideal gas on the walls of a container is given by the kinetic theory of gases as $P = \frac{1}{3} \rho v_{rms}^{2}$.
From the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT$,we have $P = \frac{nRT}{V}$.
Since $n$,$R$,and $V$ are constant for a closed container,the pressure $P$ is directly proportional to the temperature $T$,i.e.,$P \propto T$.
The force $F$ exerted on the walls is given by $F = P \times A$,where $A$ is the surface area of the wall.
Since $A$ is constant for a closed container,$F \propto P$.
Therefore,$F \propto T$,which implies $F \propto T^{1}$.
Comparing this with $T^{x}$,we get $x = 1$.
160
MediumMCQ
The mean kinetic energy of the molecules of an ideal gas at $399^{\circ} C$ is $E$. The temperature at which the mean kinetic energy of its molecules will be $E/2$ is: (in $^{\circ} C$)
A
$336$
B
$276$
C
$123$
D
$63$

Solution

(D) The mean kinetic energy $(K)$ of an ideal gas molecule is given by the formula $K = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature in Kelvin.
From this relation,we can see that $K \propto T$.
Given,at $T_1 = 399^{\circ} C = (399 + 273) K = 672 K$,the kinetic energy is $E_1 = E$.
We need to find the temperature $T_2$ at which the kinetic energy $E_2 = E/2$.
Using the proportionality $E_1 / E_2 = T_1 / T_2$,we get:
$E / (E/2) = 672 / T_2$
$2 = 672 / T_2$
$T_2 = 672 / 2 = 336 K$.
To convert this back to Celsius: $T_2(^{\circ} C) = 336 - 273 = 63^{\circ} C$.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
161
EasyMCQ
For a gas at a particular temperature on an average,the quantity which remains same for all molecules is
A
velocity
B
momentum
C
kinetic energy
D
angular momentum

Solution

(C) According to the kinetic theory of gases,the average kinetic energy of a gas molecule is directly proportional to the absolute temperature of the gas.
Specifically,the average kinetic energy is given by the formula $K_{avg} = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
Since the temperature $T$ is constant for all molecules of a gas in thermal equilibrium,the average kinetic energy remains the same for all molecules.
Other quantities like velocity,momentum,and angular momentum vary from molecule to molecule due to collisions and the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution of speeds.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
162
EasyMCQ
The initial average kinetic energy of the molecules was $E$,when a gas sample is at $27^{\circ} C$. When the gas is heated to $327^{\circ} C$,then the final average kinetic energy will be
A
$\sqrt{2} E$
B
$2 E$
C
$300 E$
D
$327 E$

Solution

(B) The average kinetic energy $(K_{avg})$ of an ideal gas molecule is directly proportional to its absolute temperature $(T)$ in Kelvin,given by the formula: $K_{avg} = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$.
Given:
Initial temperature $T_1 = 27^{\circ} C = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
Initial kinetic energy = $E$.
Final temperature $T_2 = 327^{\circ} C = 327 + 273 = 600 \ K$.
Since $K_{avg} \propto T$,we have:
$\frac{K_2}{K_1} = \frac{T_2}{T_1}$
$\frac{K_2}{E} = \frac{600 \ K}{300 \ K}$
$\frac{K_2}{E} = 2$
$K_2 = 2 E$.
Therefore,the final average kinetic energy will be $2 E$.
163
MediumMCQ
The average translational kinetic energy of nitrogen (molar mass $28$) molecules at a particular temperature is $0.042 \ eV$. The translational kinetic energy of oxygen molecules (molar mass $32$) in $eV$ at double the temperature is:
A
$0.021$
B
$0.048$
C
$0.056$
D
$0.084$

Solution

(D) The average translational kinetic energy of a gas molecule is given by the formula: $E = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
From this relation,it is clear that the translational kinetic energy depends only on the temperature $T$ and is independent of the molar mass of the gas.
Given for nitrogen $(N_2)$: $E_1 = 0.042 \ eV$ at temperature $T_1 = T$.
For oxygen $(O_2)$: The temperature is doubled,so $T_2 = 2T$.
Since $E \propto T$,we have:
$\frac{E_2}{E_1} = \frac{T_2}{T_1} = \frac{2T}{T} = 2$
Therefore,$E_2 = 2 \times E_1 = 2 \times 0.042 \ eV = 0.084 \ eV$.
164
MediumMCQ
What is the pressure of hydrogen in a cylinder of volume $10 \text{ litre}$ if its total energy of translation is $7.5 \times 10^3 \text{ J}$?
A
$5 \times 10^5 \text{ Nm}^{-2}$
B
$10^6 \text{ Nm}^{-2}$
C
$0.5 \times 10^5 \text{ Nm}^{-2}$
D
$5 \times 10^6 \text{ Nm}^{-2}$

Solution

(A) The pressure $P$ of an ideal gas is related to its total translational kinetic energy $E$ and volume $V$ by the formula: $P = \frac{2}{3} \frac{E}{V}$.
Given,$E = 7.5 \times 10^3 \text{ J}$ and $V = 10 \text{ litre} = 10 \times 10^{-3} \text{ m}^3 = 10^{-2} \text{ m}^3$.
Substituting the values into the formula:
$P = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{7.5 \times 10^3}{10^{-2}}$
$P = \frac{2}{3} \times 7.5 \times 10^5$
$P = 5 \times 10^5 \text{ N/m}^2$.
165
EasyMCQ
In an ideal gas at temperature $T$,the average force that a molecule applies on the walls of a closed container depends on $T$ as $T^{x}$. The value of $x$ is
A
$0.25$
B
$2$
C
$0.5$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) The pressure $P$ exerted by an ideal gas is given by the ideal gas equation $PV = N K_B T$,where $N$ is the number of molecules,$K_B$ is the Boltzmann constant,and $V$ is the volume.
Since pressure $P$ is defined as force $F$ per unit area $A$,we have $P = F/A$.
Substituting this into the ideal gas equation:
$(F/A) V = N K_B T$
$F = (N K_B T A) / V$
Since $N$,$K_B$,$A$,and $V$ are constants for a given container and gas sample,the force $F$ is directly proportional to the temperature $T$.
$F \propto T^1$
Comparing this with $F \propto T^x$,we get $x = 1$.
166
MediumMCQ
Assuming the expression for the pressure exerted by the gas,it can be shown that pressure is
A
$(3/4)$ of kinetic energy per unit volume of a gas.
B
$(2/3)$ of kinetic energy per unit volume of a gas.
C
$(1/3)$ of kinetic energy per unit volume of a gas.
D
$(3/2)$ of kinetic energy per unit volume of a gas.

Solution

(B) The pressure $P$ exerted by an ideal gas is given by the kinetic theory of gases as:
$P = \frac{1}{3} \rho v_{rms}^2$
where $\rho = \frac{M}{V}$ is the density of the gas and $v_{rms}$ is the root-mean-square speed.
Substituting $\rho$ in the equation:
$P = \frac{1}{3} \left( \frac{M}{V} \right) v_{rms}^2$
Multiply and divide the right side by $2$:
$P = \frac{2}{3} \left( \frac{1}{2} \frac{M}{V} v_{rms}^2 \right)$
Since the total kinetic energy $K.E. = \frac{1}{2} M v_{rms}^2$,the kinetic energy per unit volume is $u = \frac{K.E.}{V} = \frac{1}{2} \rho v_{rms}^2$.
Therefore,$P = \frac{2}{3} u$.
167
MediumMCQ
An ideal gas in a container of volume $500 \text{ c.c.}$ is at a pressure of $2 \times 10^5 \text{ N/m}^2$. The average kinetic energy of each molecule is $6 \times 10^{-21} \text{ J}$. The number of gas molecules in the container is:
A
$5 \times 10^{25}$
B
$25 \times 10^{23}$
C
$5 \times 10^{23}$
D
$2.5 \times 10^{22}$

Solution

(D) The pressure $P$ and volume $V$ of an ideal gas are related to the number of molecules $N$ and the average kinetic energy per molecule $\langle K \rangle$ by the relation:
$PV = \frac{2}{3} N \langle K \rangle$
Given:
$V = 500 \text{ c.c.} = 500 \times 10^{-6} \text{ m}^3 = 5 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m}^3$
$P = 2 \times 10^5 \text{ N/m}^2$
$\langle K \rangle = 6 \times 10^{-21} \text{ J}$
Rearranging the formula to solve for $N$:
$N = \frac{3PV}{2\langle K \rangle}$
Substituting the values:
$N = \frac{3 \times (2 \times 10^5) \times (5 \times 10^{-4})}{2 \times (6 \times 10^{-21})}$
$N = \frac{3 \times 10^2}{12 \times 10^{-21}} = \frac{300}{12} \times 10^{21} = 25 \times 10^{21} = 2.5 \times 10^{22}$
Thus,the number of gas molecules is $2.5 \times 10^{22}$.
168
MediumMCQ
In a vessel,an ideal gas is at a pressure $P$. If the mass of all the molecules is halved and their speed is doubled,then the resultant pressure of the gas will be
A
$4 P$
B
$2 P$
C
$P$
D
$\frac{P}{2}$

Solution

(B) The pressure $P$ of an ideal gas is given by the kinetic theory formula:
$P = \frac{1}{3} \frac{N m}{V} v_{rms}^2$
where $N$ is the number of molecules,$m$ is the mass of each molecule,$V$ is the volume,and $v_{rms}$ is the root-mean-square speed.
From this relation,we can see that $P \propto m \cdot v_{rms}^2$.
Let the initial mass be $m_1 = m$ and initial speed be $v_1 = v$. The initial pressure is $P_1 = P$.
Given the new conditions:
$m_2 = \frac{m}{2}$
$v_2 = 2v$
Now,calculating the new pressure $P_2$:
$\frac{P_2}{P_1} = \frac{m_2}{m_1} \times \left( \frac{v_2}{v_1} \right)^2$
$\frac{P_2}{P} = \left( \frac{m/2}{m} \right) \times \left( \frac{2v}{v} \right)^2$
$\frac{P_2}{P} = \left( \frac{1}{2} \right) \times (2)^2$
$\frac{P_2}{P} = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 = 2$
Therefore,$P_2 = 2P$.
169
MediumMCQ
$A$ gas at pressure $P_0$ is contained in a vessel. If the masses of all the molecules are halved and their velocities are doubled,the resulting pressure would be equal to
A
$4 P_0$
B
$2 P_0$
C
$P_0$
D
$\frac{P_0}{2}$

Solution

(B) The pressure of an ideal gas is given by the kinetic theory formula: $P = \frac{1}{3} \frac{N m}{V} v_{rms}^2$.
From this expression,we can see that the pressure $P$ is directly proportional to the mass of the molecules $m$ and the square of their root-mean-square velocity $v_{rms}^2$,assuming the number of molecules $N$ and volume $V$ remain constant: $P \propto m v_{rms}^2$.
Let the initial state be $P_1 = P_0$,mass $m_1 = m$,and velocity $v_1 = v$.
In the final state,the mass is halved: $m_2 = \frac{m}{2}$,and the velocity is doubled: $v_2 = 2v$.
The ratio of the final pressure $P_2$ to the initial pressure $P_1$ is given by:
$\frac{P_2}{P_1} = \frac{m_2 v_2^2}{m_1 v_1^2} = \frac{(\frac{m}{2}) (2v)^2}{m v^2}$.
Simplifying the expression:
$\frac{P_2}{P_1} = \frac{(\frac{m}{2}) (4v^2)}{m v^2} = \frac{2 m v^2}{m v^2} = 2$.
Therefore,the final pressure is $P_2 = 2 P_1 = 2 P_0$.
170
EasyMCQ
Two gases $A$ and $B$ are at absolute temperatures $360 \ K$ and $420 \ K$ respectively. The ratio of average kinetic energy of the molecules of gas $B$ to that of gas $A$ is
A
$6: 7$
B
$\sqrt{7}: \sqrt{6}$
C
$7: 6$
D
$49: 36$

Solution

(C) The average kinetic energy $K$ of a gas molecule is given by the formula $K = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
Since $K \propto T$,the ratio of the average kinetic energy of gas $B$ to gas $A$ is given by $\frac{K_B}{K_A} = \frac{T_B}{T_A}$.
Given $T_A = 360 \ K$ and $T_B = 420 \ K$.
Substituting these values,we get $\frac{K_B}{K_A} = \frac{420}{360} = \frac{7}{6}$.
Thus,the ratio is $7: 6$.
171
EasyMCQ
If $E$ is the kinetic energy per mole of an ideal gas and $T$ is the absolute temperature,then the universal gas constant is given as
A
$\frac{2 T}{3 E}$
B
$\frac{2 E}{3 T}$
C
$\frac{3 T}{2 E}$
D
$\frac{3 E}{2 T}$

Solution

(B) The kinetic energy per mole of an ideal gas is given by the formula $E = \frac{3}{2} RT$,where $R$ is the universal gas constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
Rearranging the formula to solve for $R$:
$R = \frac{2 E}{3 T}$
172
EasyMCQ
The translational kinetic energy of the molecules of a gas at absolute temperature $T$ can be doubled by
A
decreasing $T$ to $\frac{T}{2}$
B
increasing $T$ to $4 T$
C
increasing $T$ to $\sqrt{2} T$
D
increasing $T$ to $2 T$

Solution

(D) The average translational kinetic energy $K$ of a gas molecule is given by the formula $K = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
From this relation,it is clear that $K \propto T$.
If we want to double the kinetic energy $(K' = 2K)$,we must have $T' = 2T$.
Therefore,the temperature must be increased to $2T$.
173
EasyMCQ
The translational kinetic energy of the molecules of a gas at absolute temperature $T$ can be doubled by:
A
increasing $T$ to $4T$
B
increasing $T$ to $2T$
C
decreasing $T$ to $T/2$
D
increasing $T$ to $\sqrt{2}T$

Solution

(B) The translational kinetic energy of a gas molecule is given by the formula $E = \frac{3}{2}kT$,where $k$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
From this relation,it is clear that the kinetic energy $E$ is directly proportional to the absolute temperature $T$ $(E \propto T)$.
To double the kinetic energy $(E' = 2E)$,we must double the absolute temperature $(T' = 2T)$.
Therefore,the temperature must be increased to $2T$.
174
MediumMCQ
At what temperature does the average translational kinetic energy of a molecule in a gas become equal to the kinetic energy of an electron accelerated from rest through a potential difference of $V$ volt? ($N=$ Avogadro number,$R=$ gas constant,$e=$ electronic charge)
A
$\frac{2 eVN}{3 R}$
B
$\frac{eVN}{R}$
C
$\frac{eVN}{4 R}$
D
$\frac{3 eVN}{2 R}$

Solution

(A) The average translational kinetic energy of a gas molecule is given by $K.E. = \frac{3}{2} kT$.
Since $k = \frac{R}{N}$,we have $K.E. = \frac{3}{2} \frac{RT}{N}$.
The kinetic energy of an electron accelerated through a potential difference $V$ is $K.E. = eV$.
Equating the two energies:
$\frac{3}{2} \frac{RT}{N} = eV$
Solving for $T$:
$T = \frac{2 eVN}{3 R}$.
175
EasyMCQ
The pressure exerted by an ideal gas on the walls of a container is
A
$1/3$ of the kinetic energy per unit volume of a gas
B
$2/3$ of the kinetic energy per unit volume of a gas
C
$3/4$ of the kinetic energy per unit volume of a gas
D
$3/2$ of the kinetic energy per unit volume of a gas

Solution

(B) The pressure $P$ exerted by an ideal gas is given by the kinetic theory of gases as $P = \frac{1}{3} \rho v_{rms}^2$,where $\rho$ is the density and $v_{rms}$ is the root mean square velocity.
We know that the kinetic energy per unit volume $(u)$ is given by $u = \frac{1}{2} \rho v_{rms}^2$.
Therefore,$\rho v_{rms}^2 = 2u$.
Substituting this into the pressure equation: $P = \frac{1}{3} (2u) = \frac{2}{3} u$.
Thus,the pressure exerted by an ideal gas is $2/3$ of the kinetic energy per unit volume of the gas.
176
DifficultMCQ
Kinetic energy per unit volume is $E$. The pressure exerted by the gas is given by
A
$\frac{E}{3}$
B
$\frac{2 E}{3}$
C
$\frac{3 E}{2}$
D
$\frac{E}{2}$

Solution

(B) The pressure $p$ exerted by an ideal gas is given by the kinetic theory of gases as:
$p = \frac{1}{3} \rho \bar{v}^2$
where $\rho$ is the density and $\bar{v}^2$ is the mean square speed.
Since density $\rho = \frac{M}{V}$,we can write:
$p = \frac{1}{3} \frac{M}{V} \bar{v}^2$
Multiplying and dividing by $2$,we get:
$p = \frac{2}{3} \left( \frac{1}{2} \frac{M}{V} \bar{v}^2 \right)$
Here,$\frac{1}{2} M \bar{v}^2$ is the total kinetic energy of the gas molecules.
Thus,$\frac{1}{2} \frac{M}{V} \bar{v}^2$ represents the kinetic energy per unit volume,which is given as $E$.
Therefore,$p = \frac{2}{3} E$.
177
MediumMCQ
$10^{23}$ molecules of a gas, each having a mass of $3 \times 10^{-27} \,kg$, strike per second per $cm^2$ of a rigid wall at an angle of $60^{\circ}$ with the normal and rebound with a velocity of $500 \,m/s$. The pressure exerted by the gas molecules on the wall is: (in $\,N/m^2$)
A
$2000$
B
$500$
C
$1000$
D
$1500$

Solution

(D) The change in momentum of one molecule striking the wall and rebounding is given by $\Delta p = 2mv \cos \theta$, where $m$ is the mass, $v$ is the velocity, and $\theta$ is the angle with the normal.
Given: $m = 3 \times 10^{-27} \,kg$, $v = 500 \,m/s$, $\theta = 60^{\circ}$, $N = 10^{23}$ molecules/sec, and $A = 1 \,cm^2 = 10^{-4} \,m^2$.
Pressure $P = \frac{F}{A} = \frac{1}{A} \times \frac{\Delta p}{\Delta t} = \frac{N \times (2mv \cos 60^{\circ})}{A}$.
Substituting the values: $P = \frac{10^{23} \times 2 \times (3 \times 10^{-27}) \times 500 \times \cos 60^{\circ}}{10^{-4}}$.
Since $\cos 60^{\circ} = 0.5$, we have $P = \frac{10^{23} \times 6 \times 10^{-27} \times 500 \times 0.5}{10^{-4}} = \frac{3000 \times 10^{-4} \times 0.5}{10^{-4}} = 1500 \,N/m^2$.
178
EasyMCQ
The pressure exerted by an ideal gas at a particular temperature is directly proportional to
A
the mean speed of the gas molecules.
B
mean of the square of the speed of the gas molecules.
C
the square of the mean speed of the gas molecules.
D
the root mean square speed of the gas molecules.

Solution

(B) According to the kinetic theory of gases,the pressure $P$ exerted by an ideal gas is given by the formula: $P = \frac{1}{3} \rho v_{rms}^2$,where $\rho$ is the density and $v_{rms}$ is the root mean square speed.
Since $\rho = \frac{M}{V}$,we can write $P = \frac{1}{3} \frac{N m}{V} v_{rms}^2$.
Also,the mean square speed is defined as $\langle v^2 \rangle = \frac{1}{N} \sum v_i^2 = v_{rms}^2$.
Therefore,the pressure $P$ is directly proportional to the mean of the square of the speeds of the gas molecules,which is $\langle v^2 \rangle$.
179
EasyMCQ
Pressure of an ideal gas at constant volume is proportional to
A
force between the molecules
B
average potential energy of the molecules
C
total energy of the gas
D
average kinetic energy of the molecules

Solution

(D) According to the kinetic theory of gases,the pressure $P$ of an ideal gas is given by the relation $P = \frac{2}{3} \frac{N}{V} \langle K \rangle$,where $\langle K \rangle$ is the average kinetic energy of the molecules.
Since the volume $V$ and the number of molecules $N$ are constant,the pressure $P$ is directly proportional to the average kinetic energy of the molecules.
Mathematically,$P \propto \langle K \rangle$.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
180
EasyMCQ
At $27^{\circ} C$ temperature,the mean kinetic energy of the atoms of an ideal gas is $E_1$. If the temperature is increased to $327^{\circ} C$,then the mean kinetic energy of the atoms will be
A
$\frac{E_1}{\sqrt{2}}$
B
$\sqrt{2} E_1$
C
$2 E_1$
D
$\frac{E_1}{2}$

Solution

(C) The mean kinetic energy $(E)$ of an ideal gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature ($T$ in Kelvin),given by the formula $E = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$.
Therefore,$E \propto T$.
Given initial temperature $T_1 = 27^{\circ} C = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
Given final temperature $T_2 = 327^{\circ} C = 327 + 273 = 600 \ K$.
Using the proportionality ratio: $\frac{E_2}{E_1} = \frac{T_2}{T_1}$.
Substituting the values: $E_2 = E_1 \times \frac{600}{300}$.
$E_2 = 2 E_1$.
181
EasyMCQ
Pressure of an ideal gas is increased by keeping temperature constant. The kinetic energy of molecules
A
Decreases
B
Increases
C
Remains same
D
Increases or decreases depending on the nature of gas

Solution

(C) The average kinetic energy $(K)$ of molecules of an ideal gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature $(T)$,given by the relation $K = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant.
Since the temperature $(T)$ is kept constant,the kinetic energy of the molecules remains unchanged,regardless of the change in pressure.
182
MediumMCQ
The mean energy of a molecule of an ideal gas is
A
$2 KT$
B
$\frac{3}{2} KT$
C
$KT$
D
$\frac{1}{2} KT$

Solution

(B) According to the kinetic theory of gases,the average kinetic energy of a molecule of an ideal gas is given by the equipartition theorem.
For a monatomic ideal gas,the molecule has $3$ degrees of freedom.
The mean energy per molecule is given by $E = \frac{f}{2} k_{B} T$,where $f$ is the number of degrees of freedom.
For a monatomic gas,$f = 3$,so the mean energy is $E = \frac{3}{2} k_{B} T$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
183
EasyMCQ
The average translational kinetic energy of the oxygen molecules at a temperature of $127^{\circ} C$ is (Boltzmann constant $= 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \,J \,K^{-1}$)
A
$4.07 \times 10^{-21} \,J$
B
$2.07 \times 10^{-21} \,J$
C
$8.28 \times 10^{-21} \,J$
D
$8.00 \times 10^{-21} \,J$

Solution

(C) The average translational kinetic energy $(K_{avg})$ of a gas molecule is given by the formula: $K_{avg} = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$.
Given:
Temperature $T = 127^{\circ} C = 127 + 273 = 400 \,K$.
Boltzmann constant $k_B = 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \,J \,K^{-1}$.
Substituting the values into the formula:
$K_{avg} = \frac{3}{2} \times (1.38 \times 10^{-23}) \times 400$.
$K_{avg} = 1.5 \times 1.38 \times 400 \times 10^{-23}$.
$K_{avg} = 1.5 \times 552 \times 10^{-23}$.
$K_{avg} = 828 \times 10^{-23} \,J$.
$K_{avg} = 8.28 \times 10^{-21} \,J$.
184
EasyMCQ
The internal energy of $4$ moles of a monoatomic gas at a temperature of $77^{\circ} C$ is ($R$ - Universal gas constant). (in $R$)
A
$1500$
B
$1800$
C
$2100$
D
$3500$

Solution

(C) The internal energy $U$ of a monoatomic gas is given by the formula $U = \frac{3}{2} nRT$,where $n$ is the number of moles,$R$ is the universal gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature in Kelvin.
Given: $n = 4$ moles,$T = 77^{\circ} C = 77 + 273 = 350 \ K$.
Substituting the values into the formula:
$U = \frac{3}{2} \times 4 \times R \times 350$
$U = 6 \times R \times 350$
$U = 2100 R$.
185
EasyMCQ
An ideal gas is kept in a cylinder of volume $3 \,m^3$ at a pressure of $3 \times 10^5 \,Pa$. The energy of the gas is
A
$13.5 \times 10^6 \,J$
B
$1.35 \times 10^5 \,J$
C
$13.5 \times 10^5 \,J$
D
$135 \times 10^6 \,J$

Solution

(C) For an ideal gas, the internal energy $U$ is given by the formula $U = \frac{3}{2} PV$ for a monatomic gas.
Given values are $V = 3 \,m^3$ and $P = 3 \times 10^5 \,Pa$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$U = \frac{3}{2} \times (3 \times 10^5 \,Pa) \times (3 \,m^3)$
$U = \frac{3}{2} \times 9 \times 10^5 \,J$
$U = 1.5 \times 9 \times 10^5 \,J$
$U = 13.5 \times 10^5 \,J$.
186
EasyMCQ
$A$ vessel of volume $10 \text{ liters}$ is filled with $H_2$ gas. The total average translational kinetic energy of its molecules is $4.5 \times 10^5 \text{ J}$. The pressure of hydrogen in the vessel is
A
$3 \times 10^6 \text{ Nm}^{-2}$
B
$30 \times 10^6 \text{ Nm}^{-2}$
C
$30 \times 10^4 \text{ Nm}^{-2}$
D
$3 \times 10^4 \text{ Nm}^{-2}$

Solution

(B) The relationship between pressure $P$,volume $V$,and total translational kinetic energy $E$ is given by the formula: $P = \frac{2}{3} \frac{E}{V}$.
Given:
Volume $V = 10 \text{ liters} = 10 \times 10^{-3} \text{ m}^3 = 10^{-2} \text{ m}^3$.
Total kinetic energy $E = 4.5 \times 10^5 \text{ J}$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$P = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{4.5 \times 10^5}{10^{-2}}$
$P = \frac{2}{3} \times 4.5 \times 10^7$
$P = 3 \times 10^7 \text{ Nm}^{-2} = 30 \times 10^6 \text{ Nm}^{-2}$.
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
187
MediumMCQ
The relation between the pressure $(P)$,volume $(V)$,and average kinetic energy $(E)$ of a gas is
A
$P=\frac{E}{2 V}$
B
$P=\frac{3}{2} \frac{E}{V}$
C
$P=\frac{E}{3 V}$
D
$P=\frac{2}{3} \frac{E}{V}$

Solution

(D) The average kinetic energy $(E)$ of an ideal gas is given by the formula:
$E = \frac{3}{2} nRT$
For $n = 1$ mole of gas,the equation becomes:
$E = \frac{3}{2} RT$
From the ideal gas equation,we know that $PV = nRT$. For $n = 1$,this simplifies to:
$PV = RT$
Substituting $RT = PV$ into the kinetic energy equation:
$E = \frac{3}{2} PV$
Rearranging the terms to solve for pressure $(P)$:
$P = \frac{2}{3} \frac{E}{V}$
188
MediumMCQ
If the average kinetic energy of a gas molecule at $27^{\circ} C$ is $3.3 \times 10^{-20} \,J$, then the average kinetic energy of the gas molecules at $127^{\circ} C$ is
A
$15 \times 10^{-20} \,J$
B
$0.68 \times 10^{-20} \,J$
C
$4.4 \times 10^{-20} \,J$
D
$10.3 \times 10^{-21} \,J$

Solution

(C) The average kinetic energy $(E)$ of a gas molecule is directly proportional to its absolute temperature $(T)$, given by the relation $E = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$.
Therefore, the ratio of kinetic energies at two different temperatures is $\frac{E_2}{E_1} = \frac{T_2}{T_1}$.
Given: $T_1 = 27^{\circ} C = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$, $E_1 = 3.3 \times 10^{-20} \ J$, and $T_2 = 127^{\circ} C = 127 + 273 = 400 \ K$.
Substituting the values: $E_2 = E_1 \times \frac{T_2}{T_1} = 3.3 \times 10^{-20} \times \frac{400}{300}$.
$E_2 = 3.3 \times 10^{-20} \times \frac{4}{3} = 1.1 \times 4 \times 10^{-20} = 4.4 \times 10^{-20} \ J$.
189
EasyMCQ
The energy (in $eV$) possessed by a neon atom at $77^{\circ} C$ is (Boltzmann constant,$K_{B} = 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \,J \,K^{-1}$)
A
$1.32 \times 10^{-3}$
B
$3.20 \times 10^{-4}$
C
$4.52 \times 10^{-2}$
D
$3.88 \times 10^{-2}$

Solution

(C) Temperature,$T = 77^{\circ} C = 273 + 77 = 350 \,K$.
Boltzmann constant,$K_{B} = 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \,J/K$.
The average kinetic energy of a monoatomic gas atom is given by $E = \frac{3}{2} K_{B} T$.
Substituting the values:
$E = \frac{3}{2} \times 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \times 350 \,J$.
To convert the energy from Joules to electron-volts $(eV)$,divide by the charge of an electron $(1.6 \times 10^{-19} \,C)$:
$E(eV) = \frac{1.5 \times 1.38 \times 350 \times 10^{-23}}{1.6 \times 10^{-19}} \,eV$.
$E(eV) = \frac{724.5 \times 10^{-23}}{1.6 \times 10^{-19}} \,eV$.
$E(eV) \approx 4.52 \times 10^{-2} \,eV$.
190
EasyMCQ
The pressure of a gas is proportional to
A
The sum of kinetic and potential energies
B
Potential energy
C
Kinetic energy
D
None of the above

Solution

(C) According to the kinetic theory of gases,the pressure $P$ exerted by an ideal gas is given by the relation $P = \frac{2}{3} \frac{K}{V}$,where $K$ is the total kinetic energy of the gas molecules and $V$ is the volume.
Since the volume $V$ is constant for a given amount of gas,the pressure $P$ is directly proportional to the total kinetic energy $K$ of the gas molecules.
This is because pressure arises from the collisions of gas molecules with the walls of the container,and the force of these collisions depends on the kinetic energy of the molecules.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
191
EasyMCQ
The average kinetic energy of $H_2$ molecules at $300 \ K$ is $E$. At the same temperature,the average kinetic energy of an $O_2$ molecule is:
A
$E$
B
$\frac{E}{4}$
C
$\frac{E}{16}$
D
$16 E$

Solution

(A) The average kinetic energy $(K_{avg})$ of a gas molecule is given by the formula: $K_{avg} = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
From this formula,it is clear that the average kinetic energy depends only on the absolute temperature $T$ and is independent of the mass or nature of the gas molecule.
Given that the average kinetic energy of $H_2$ molecules at $300 \ K$ is $E$,and since the temperature for $O_2$ molecules is also $300 \ K$,the average kinetic energy of $O_2$ molecules will also be $E$.
192
MediumMCQ
$A$ vessel contains a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases in the ratio of their masses equal to $1: 5$. The ratio of mean kinetic energies of the two gases is
A
$1: 1$
B
$1: 16$
C
$16: 5$
D
$5: 16$

Solution

(A) The mean kinetic energy per molecule of an ideal gas is given by the formula $\bar{E} = \frac{3}{2} K_B T$,where $K_B$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
Since the gases are in the same vessel,they are in thermal equilibrium,meaning they are at the same temperature $T$.
Because the mean kinetic energy $\bar{E}$ depends only on the temperature $T$ and is independent of the mass or nature of the gas molecules,the ratio of the mean kinetic energies of hydrogen and oxygen is $1: 1$.
193
EasyMCQ
The average translational kinetic energy of a molecule in a gas becomes equal to $0.69 \ eV$ at a temperature of about,[Boltzmann's constant $= 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \ J \ K^{-1}$] (in $^{\circ} C$)
A
$3370$
B
$3388$
C
$5333$
D
$5060$

Solution

(D) The average translational kinetic energy of a gas molecule is given by the formula $E = \frac{3}{2} k T$,where $k$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature in Kelvin.
Given,$E = 0.69 \ eV = 0.69 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \ J$.
Substituting the values into the formula:
$0.69 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} = \frac{3}{2} \times 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \times T$
$T = \frac{0.69 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \times 2}{3 \times 1.38 \times 10^{-23}}$
$T = \frac{2.208 \times 10^{-19}}{4.14 \times 10^{-23}} \approx 5333 \ K$
To convert the temperature to Celsius,we use $T(^{\circ}C) = T(K) - 273.15$.
$T(^{\circ}C) = 5333 - 273 = 5060^{\circ} C$.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
194
EasyMCQ
The average translational kinetic energy of $O_2$ molecules at a particular temperature is $0.048 \ eV$. The average translational kinetic energy of an equal number of $N_2$ molecules at the same temperature is (in $eV$):
A
$0.016$
B
$0.032$
C
$0.048$
D
$0.768$

Solution

(C) The average translational kinetic energy of a gas molecule is given by the formula: $K_{avg} = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
Since the average translational kinetic energy depends only on the temperature $T$ and not on the nature or mass of the gas molecules,it is the same for all ideal gases at the same temperature.
Given that the average translational kinetic energy of $O_2$ molecules is $0.048 \ eV$ at temperature $T$,the average translational kinetic energy of $N_2$ molecules at the same temperature $T$ will also be $0.048 \ eV$.
195
EasyMCQ
Assertion $(A)$: The temperature of a gas is a result of the kinetic energy of its molecules.
Reason $(R)$: Due to kinetic energy,the molecules collide with each other to produce thermal energy.
A
Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
B
Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
C
$(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is false
D
$(A)$ is false but $(R)$ is true

Solution

(C) The temperature of an ideal gas is directly proportional to the average translational kinetic energy of its molecules,given by the relation $K.E. = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$. Thus,Assertion $(A)$ is true.
However,the reason provided is incorrect. Thermal energy is not produced by collisions; rather,the kinetic energy of the molecules *is* the thermal energy of the gas. Collisions between molecules are elastic in an ideal gas,meaning they do not result in a loss or gain of kinetic energy that would 'produce' thermal energy; they simply redistribute the existing kinetic energy. Therefore,Reason $(R)$ is false.
196
EasyMCQ
The total random kinetic energy of $1 \,g$ of helium at $100 \,K$ will be $\left(R=8.3 \,J \,mol^{-1} \,K^{-1}\right)$. (in $\,J$)
A
$622.50$
B
$311.25$
C
$155.62$
D
$415.00$

Solution

(B) Helium $(He)$ is a monoatomic gas. The degrees of freedom $(f)$ for a monoatomic gas is $3$.
The total random kinetic energy $(U)$ of an ideal gas is given by the formula: $U = \frac{f}{2} nRT$,where $n$ is the number of moles,$R$ is the universal gas constant,and $T$ is the absolute temperature.
Given: Mass $(m)$ = $1 \,g$,Molar mass of Helium $(M)$ = $4 \,g/mol$,Temperature $(T)$ = $100 \,K$,$R = 8.3 \,J \,mol^{-1} \,K^{-1}$.
Number of moles $(n)$ = $\frac{m}{M} = \frac{1}{4} = 0.25 \,mol$.
Substituting the values into the formula: $U = \frac{3}{2} \times 0.25 \times 8.3 \times 100$.
$U = 1.5 \times 0.25 \times 830$.
$U = 0.375 \times 830 = 311.25 \,J$.
Therefore,the total random kinetic energy is $311.25 \,J$.
197
EasyMCQ
If the average translational kinetic energy of a molecule in a gas is equal to the kinetic energy of an electron accelerating from rest through $10 \,V$, then the temperature of the gas molecule is (Boltzmann constant $= 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \,JK^{-1}$)
A
$7.73 \times 10^3 \,K$
B
$730 \,K$
C
$73.7 \,K$
D
$77.3 \times 10^3 \,K$

Solution

(D) The average translational kinetic energy of a gas molecule is given by $KE = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$.
The kinetic energy gained by an electron accelerated through a potential difference $V$ is $KE = eV$.
Given that these two energies are equal:
$\frac{3}{2} k_B T = eV$
Substituting the values $V = 10 \,V$, $e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \,C$, and $k_B = 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \,JK^{-1}$:
$T = \frac{2eV}{3k_B} = \frac{2 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \times 10}{3 \times 1.38 \times 10^{-23}}$
$T = \frac{32 \times 10^{-19}}{4.14 \times 10^{-23}} \approx 7.73 \times 10^4 \,K = 77.3 \times 10^3 \,K$.
198
EasyMCQ
$A$ flask contains argon and chlorine in the ratio of $2:1$ by mass. The temperature of the mixture is $27^{\circ} C$. The ratio of average kinetic energies of two gases per molecule is (in $:1$)
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$6$

Solution

(A) The average kinetic energy of a gas molecule is given by the formula $KE_{av} = \frac{3}{2} k_B T$,where $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant and $T$ is the absolute temperature of the gas.
Since the argon and chlorine gases are in the same flask and in thermal equilibrium,they are at the same temperature $T = 27^{\circ} C = 300 \ K$.
Because the average kinetic energy per molecule depends only on the temperature $T$ and is independent of the mass or the nature of the gas molecules,the ratio of the average kinetic energies of the two gases is $1:1$.

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