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EasyMCQ
If the molecular weights of two gases are $M_1$ and $M_2$,then at a constant temperature,the ratio of their root mean square velocities $v_1$ and $v_2$ will be:
A
$\sqrt{\frac{M_1}{M_2}}$
B
$\sqrt{\frac{M_2}{M_1}}$
C
$\sqrt{\frac{M_1 + M_2}{M_1 - M_2}}$
D
$\sqrt{\frac{M_1 - M_2}{M_1 + M_2}}$

Solution

(B) The root mean square velocity $(v_{rms})$ of a gas is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Since the temperature $T$ is constant,$v_{rms} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}}$.
Therefore,the ratio of the root mean square velocities $v_1$ and $v_2$ for two gases with molecular weights $M_1$ and $M_2$ is:
$\frac{v_1}{v_2} = \sqrt{\frac{M_2}{M_1}}$.
2
MediumMCQ
At a certain temperature,the $r.m.s.$ velocity for ${O_2}$ is $400\, m/sec.$ At the same temperature,the $r.m.s.$ velocity for ${H_2}$ molecules will be ....... $m/sec$.
A
$100$
B
$25$
C
$1600$
D
$6400$

Solution

(C) The formula for $r.m.s.$ velocity is given by ${v_{rms}} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Since the temperature $T$ is constant,we have ${v_{rms}} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}}$.
Therefore,the ratio of the $r.m.s.$ velocities of ${O_2}$ and ${H_2}$ is given by:
$\frac{{{{({v_{rms}})}_{{O_2}}}}}{{{{({v_{rms}})}_{{H_2}}}}} = \sqrt{\frac{{{M_{{H_2}}}}}{{{M_{{O_2}}}}}}$
Given that ${M_{{O_2}}} = 32$ and ${M_{{H_2}}} = 2$,we substitute the values:
$\frac{{400}}{{{{({v_{rms}})}_{{H_2}}}}} = \sqrt{\frac{2}{32}} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{16}} = \frac{1}{4}$
Solving for ${({v_{rms}})_{{H_2}}}$,we get:
${({v_{rms}})_{{H_2}}} = 400 \times 4 = 1600\, m/s$.
3
DifficultMCQ
At a pressure of $24 \times 10^5 \, \text{dyne/cm}^2$,the volume of $O_2$ is $10 \, \text{litre}$ and its mass is $20 \, \text{gm}$. The $r.m.s.$ velocity will be ....... $m/s$.
A
$800$
B
$400$
C
$600$
D
Data is incomplete

Solution

(C) The formula for $r.m.s.$ velocity is $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3P}{\rho}}$,where $\rho = \frac{m}{V}$.
Substituting $\rho$,we get $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3PV}{m}}$.
Given: $P = 24 \times 10^5 \, \text{dyne/cm}^2 = 24 \times 10^4 \, \text{N/m}^2$,$V = 10 \, \text{litre} = 10 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{m}^3$,$m = 20 \, \text{gm} = 20 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{kg}$.
$v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3 \times (24 \times 10^4) \times (10 \times 10^{-3})}{20 \times 10^{-3}}} = \sqrt{\frac{3 \times 24 \times 10^4 \times 10^{-2}}{20 \times 10^{-3}}} = \sqrt{\frac{72 \times 10^2}{20 \times 10^{-3}}} = \sqrt{3.6 \times 10^6} = 600 \, \text{m/s}$.
4
EasyMCQ
The $r.m.s.$ velocity will be greater for
A
Hydrogen
B
Oxygen
C
Equal for both
D
Nothing is definite

Solution

(A) The formula for $r.m.s.$ velocity is given by $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
From this relation,we can see that $v_{rms} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}}$,assuming temperature $T$ and gas constant $R$ are constant.
Comparing Hydrogen $(H_2)$ and Oxygen $(O_2)$,the molar mass of Hydrogen $(M_{H_2} \approx 2 \ g/mol)$ is significantly lower than the molar mass of Oxygen $(M_{O_2} \approx 32 \ g/mol)$.
Since the $r.m.s.$ velocity is inversely proportional to the square root of the molar mass,the gas with the lower molecular mass will have a higher $r.m.s.$ velocity.
Therefore,the $r.m.s.$ velocity will be greater for Hydrogen.
5
EasyMCQ
In thermal equilibrium,the average velocity of gas molecules is
A
Proportional to $\sqrt{T}$
B
Proportional to $T^2$
C
Proportional to $T^3$
D
Zero

Solution

(A) The average velocity $(v_{avg})$ of gas molecules is given by the formula: $v_{avg} = \sqrt{\frac{8RT}{\pi M}}$.
Here,$R$ is the universal gas constant,$T$ is the absolute temperature,and $M$ is the molar mass of the gas.
Since $R$,$\pi$,and $M$ are constants for a given gas,the relationship simplifies to $v_{avg} \propto \sqrt{T}$.
Therefore,the average velocity of gas molecules is proportional to the square root of the absolute temperature.
6
MediumMCQ
At what temperature will the oxygen molecules have the same root mean square speed as hydrogen molecules at $200 \, K$ (in $, K$)?
A
$800$
B
$1600$
C
$2400$
D
$3200$

Solution

(D) The root mean square speed $(v_{rms})$ of gas molecules is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Since $v_{rms}$ is the same for both gases and $R$ is a constant,we have $v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{\frac{T}{M}}$.
Therefore,$\frac{T_{O_2}}{M_{O_2}} = \frac{T_{H_2}}{M_{H_2}}$.
Given $T_{H_2} = 200 \, K$,$M_{H_2} = 2 \, g/mol$,and $M_{O_2} = 32 \, g/mol$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{T_{O_2}}{32} = \frac{200}{2}$.
$T_{O_2} = 100 \times 32 = 3200 \, K$.
7
MediumMCQ
The root mean square velocity of the molecules in a sample of helium is $(5/7)^{th}$ that of the molecules in a sample of hydrogen. If the temperature of the hydrogen sample is $0^{\circ}C$,then the temperature of the helium sample is about:
A
$0^{\circ}C$
B
$0 \, K$
C
$273^{\circ}C$
D
$100^{\circ}C$

Solution

(A) The root mean square velocity is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
This implies that $v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{\frac{T}{M}}$.
Given: $\frac{v_{He}}{v_{H_2}} = \frac{5}{7}$,$T_{H_2} = 0^{\circ}C = 273 \, K$,$M_{He} = 4 \, g/mol$,and $M_{H_2} = 2 \, g/mol$.
Using the ratio: $\frac{v_{He}}{v_{H_2}} = \sqrt{\frac{T_{He}}{M_{He}} \times \frac{M_{H_2}}{T_{H_2}}} = \frac{5}{7}$.
Squaring both sides: $\frac{T_{He}}{4} \times \frac{2}{273} = \frac{25}{49}$.
$T_{He} = \frac{25}{49} \times \frac{4 \times 273}{2} = \frac{25 \times 2 \times 273}{49} = \frac{50 \times 273}{49} \approx 278.57 \, K$.
Converting to Celsius: $278.57 - 273 = 5.57^{\circ}C$,which is approximately $0^{\circ}C$ given the options provided.
8
MediumMCQ
At what temperature is the root mean square velocity of gaseous hydrogen molecules equal to that of oxygen molecules at $47^{\circ}C$ (in $; K$)?
A
$20$
B
$80$
C
$320$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) The root mean square $(RMS)$ velocity of a gas is given by the formula $V_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$,where $R$ is the universal gas constant,$T$ is the absolute temperature in Kelvin,and $M$ is the molar mass of the gas.
Let $T_H$ be the temperature of hydrogen and $T_O$ be the temperature of oxygen. Given $T_O = 47^{\circ}C = 47 + 273 = 320 \; K$.
The molar mass of hydrogen $(H_2)$ is $M_H = 2 \; g/mol$ and the molar mass of oxygen $(O_2)$ is $M_O = 32 \; g/mol$.
According to the problem,the $RMS$ velocities are equal:
$\sqrt{\frac{3RT_H}{M_H}} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT_O}{M_O}}$
Squaring both sides and simplifying:
$\frac{T_H}{M_H} = \frac{T_O}{M_O}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{T_H}{2} = \frac{320}{32}$
$\frac{T_H}{2} = 10$
$T_H = 20 \; K$.
9
EasyMCQ
For a gas,the $r.m.s.$ speed at $800 \, K$ is
A
Four times the value at $200 \, K$
B
Half the value at $200 \, K$
C
Twice the value at $200 \, K$
D
Same as at $200 \, K$

Solution

(C) The root mean square $(r.m.s.)$ speed of a gas molecule is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Since $R$ and $M$ are constants for a given gas,the $r.m.s.$ speed is directly proportional to the square root of the absolute temperature: $v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}$.
Let $v_1$ be the $r.m.s.$ speed at $T_1 = 200 \, K$ and $v_2$ be the $r.m.s.$ speed at $T_2 = 800 \, K$.
Then,$\frac{v_2}{v_1} = \sqrt{\frac{T_2}{T_1}} = \sqrt{\frac{800}{200}} = \sqrt{4} = 2$.
Therefore,$v_2 = 2v_1$,which means the $r.m.s.$ speed at $800 \, K$ is twice the value at $200 \, K$.
10
EasyMCQ
The root mean square velocity of a gas molecule of mass $m$ at a given temperature is proportional to
A
$m^0$
B
$m$
C
$\sqrt{m}$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{m}}$

Solution

(D) The root mean square velocity $(v_{rms})$ of a gas molecule is given by the formula:
$v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3kT}{m}}$
where $k$ is the Boltzmann constant,$T$ is the absolute temperature,and $m$ is the mass of the molecule.
From this expression,it is clear that $v_{rms}$ is inversely proportional to the square root of the mass of the molecule.
Therefore,$v_{rms} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{m}}$.
11
MediumMCQ
$A$ sample of gas is at $0^{\circ}C$. To what temperature must it be raised in order to double the $r.m.s.$ speed of the molecules? (in $^{\circ}C$)
A
$270$
B
$819$
C
$1092$
D
$100$

Solution

(B) The $r.m.s.$ speed of gas molecules is given by the formula $V_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
This implies that $V_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}$.
Given initial temperature $T_{1} = 0^{\circ}C = 273 \; K$.
Let the final temperature be $T_{2}$.
We want the final $r.m.s.$ speed to be double the initial speed,so $V_{rms_{2}} = 2V_{rms_{1}}$.
Using the relation $\frac{V_{rms_{2}}}{V_{rms_{1}}} = \sqrt{\frac{T_{2}}{T_{1}}}$,we get $2 = \sqrt{\frac{T_{2}}{273}}$.
Squaring both sides,$4 = \frac{T_{2}}{273}$.
Therefore,$T_{2} = 4 \times 273 = 1092 \; K$.
To convert this back to Celsius,$T(^{\circ}C) = T(K) - 273 = 1092 - 273 = 819^{\circ}C$.
12
EasyMCQ
$A$ gas is allowed to expand isothermally. The root mean square velocity of the molecules
A
Will increase
B
Will decrease
C
Will remain unchanged
D
Depends on the other factors

Solution

(C) The root mean square $(R.M.S)$ velocity of gas molecules is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
In an isothermal process,the temperature $T$ of the gas remains constant.
Since $R$ (universal gas constant) and $M$ (molar mass of the gas) are also constants,the $v_{rms}$ depends only on the temperature $T$.
Because the temperature does not change during isothermal expansion,the root mean square velocity of the molecules will remain unchanged.
13
MediumMCQ
The temperature at which the root mean square velocity of a molecule will be doubled than its value at $100^{\circ}C$ is:
A
$1219^{\circ}C$
B
$1492^{\circ}C$
C
$400^{\circ}C$
D
$400\; K$

Solution

(A) The root mean square $(R.M.S.)$ velocity of a gas molecule is given by $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Since $R$,$T$,and $M$ are constants for a given gas,$v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}$.
Let $v_1$ be the velocity at $T_1 = 100^{\circ}C = 373\; K$ and $v_2$ be the velocity at $T_2$.
Given $v_2 = 2v_1$.
Using the proportionality,$\frac{v_1}{v_2} = \sqrt{\frac{T_1}{T_2}}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{v_1}{2v_1} = \sqrt{\frac{373}{T_2}}$.
$\frac{1}{2} = \sqrt{\frac{373}{T_2}}$.
Squaring both sides: $\frac{1}{4} = \frac{373}{T_2}$.
$T_2 = 373 \times 4 = 1492\; K$.
To convert the temperature to Celsius: $T(^{\circ}C) = T(K) - 273$.
$T_2 = 1492 - 273 = 1219^{\circ}C$.
14
MediumMCQ
At room temperature,the $r.m.s.$ speed of the molecules of a certain diatomic gas is found to be $1920\, m/s$. The gas is
A
$H_2$
B
$F_2$
C
$O_2$
D
$Cl_2$

Solution

(A) The formula for $r.m.s.$ speed is $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Rearranging for molar mass $M$,we get $M = \frac{3RT}{v_{rms}^2}$.
Given: $R = 8.3\, J/(mol \cdot K)$,$T = 300\, K$ (room temperature),and $v_{rms} = 1920\, m/s$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{3 \times 8.3 \times 300}{(1920)^2}$.
$M = \frac{7470}{3686400} \approx 0.002026\, kg/mol \approx 2 \times 10^{-3}\, kg/mol = 2\, g/mol$.
The molar mass of $H_2$ is $2\, g/mol$. Therefore,the gas is $H_2$.
15
MediumMCQ
The molecules of a given mass of a gas have a $r.m.s.$ velocity of $200 \, m/s$ at $27^{\circ}C$ and $1.0 \times 10^5 \, N/m^2$ pressure. When the temperature is $127^{\circ}C$ and pressure is $0.5 \times 10^5 \, N/m^2$,the $r.m.s.$ velocity in $m/s$ will be
A
$\frac{100\sqrt{2}}{3}$
B
$100\sqrt{2}$
C
$\frac{400}{\sqrt{3}}$
D
None of the above

Solution

(C) The $r.m.s.$ velocity of gas molecules is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
This shows that $v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}$,where $T$ is the absolute temperature in Kelvin.
Note that the $r.m.s.$ velocity is independent of the pressure of the gas.
Given:
Initial temperature $T_1 = 27^{\circ}C = 27 + 273 = 300 \, K$.
Initial $r.m.s.$ velocity $v_1 = 200 \, m/s$.
Final temperature $T_2 = 127^{\circ}C = 127 + 273 = 400 \, K$.
Using the proportionality $v_2 / v_1 = \sqrt{T_2 / T_1}$:
$v_2 = v_1 \times \sqrt{\frac{T_2}{T_1}}$
$v_2 = 200 \times \sqrt{\frac{400}{300}}$
$v_2 = 200 \times \sqrt{\frac{4}{3}}$
$v_2 = 200 \times \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{400}{\sqrt{3}} \, m/s$.
16
EasyMCQ
The average speed $\bar{v}$ and $r.m.s.$ speed $v_{rms}$ of the molecules are related as
A
$\bar{v} = 0.92\,v_{rms}$
B
${\bar{v}^2} = 0.29\,{v_{rms}^2}$
C
$\bar{v} = v_{rms}$
D
$v_{rms} = 0.92\,\bar{v}$

Solution

(A) The root mean square speed is given by $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
The average speed is given by $\bar{v} = \sqrt{\frac{8RT}{\pi M}}$.
Taking the ratio of the two speeds:
$\frac{\bar{v}}{v_{rms}} = \frac{\sqrt{\frac{8RT}{\pi M}}}{\sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}} = \sqrt{\frac{8}{3\pi}}$.
Calculating the value:
$\sqrt{\frac{8}{3 \times 3.14}} = \sqrt{\frac{8}{9.42}} \approx \sqrt{0.849} \approx 0.921$.
Therefore,$\bar{v} = 0.92\,v_{rms}$.
17
EasyMCQ
The respective speeds of five molecules are $2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.6$ and $1.2 \, km/s$. The most probable speed in $km/s$ is:
A
$2$
B
$1.58$
C
$1.31$
D
$1.6$

Solution

(D) The most probable speed is defined as the speed possessed by the maximum number of molecules in a sample.
Given the speeds of the five molecules: $2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.6, 1.2 \, km/s$.
By observing the data,the speed $1.6 \, km/s$ appears twice,while all other speeds appear only once.
Since the speed $1.6 \, km/s$ occurs most frequently,it is the most probable speed.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
18
MediumMCQ
At which temperature will the velocity of $O_2$ molecules be equal to the velocity of $N_2$ molecules at $0 ^\circ C$?
A
$40$
B
$93$
C
$39$
D
Cannot be calculated

Solution

(C) The root mean square velocity is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Since the velocities are equal, we have $\sqrt{\frac{3RT_{O_2}}{M_{O_2}}} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT_{N_2}}{M_{N_2}}}$.
Squaring both sides and simplifying, we get $\frac{T_{O_2}}{M_{O_2}} = \frac{T_{N_2}}{M_{N_2}}$, which implies $T_{O_2} = T_{N_2} \times \frac{M_{O_2}}{M_{N_2}}$.
Given $T_{N_2} = 0 + 273 = 273\,K$, $M_{O_2} = 32\,g/mol$, and $M_{N_2} = 28\,g/mol$.
Substituting the values: $T_{O_2} = 273 \times \frac{32}{28} = 273 \times \frac{8}{7} = 39 \times 8 = 312\,K$.
Converting back to Celsius: $312 - 273 = 39\,^\circ C$.
19
MediumMCQ
The respective speeds of the molecules are $1, 2, 3, 4$ and $5 \ km/sec$. The ratio of their $r.m.s.$ velocity and the average velocity will be
A
$\sqrt{11} : 3$
B
$3 : \sqrt{11}$
C
$1 : 2$
D
$3 : 4$

Solution

(A) The root mean square velocity $(v_{rms})$ is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{v_1^2 + v_2^2 + v_3^2 + v_4^2 + v_5^2}{n}}$.
Substituting the given values: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{1^2 + 2^2 + 3^2 + 4^2 + 5^2}{5}} = \sqrt{\frac{1 + 4 + 9 + 16 + 25}{5}} = \sqrt{\frac{55}{5}} = \sqrt{11} \ km/s$.
The average velocity $(v_{av})$ is given by the formula: $v_{av} = \frac{v_1 + v_2 + v_3 + v_4 + v_5}{n}$.
Substituting the given values: $v_{av} = \frac{1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5}{5} = \frac{15}{5} = 3 \ km/s$.
The ratio of $v_{rms}$ to $v_{av}$ is $\frac{\sqrt{11}}{3}$,which is $\sqrt{11} : 3$.
20
MediumMCQ
Two vessels having equal volume contain molecular hydrogen at $1 \text{ atm}$ and helium at $2 \text{ atm}$ respectively. If both samples are at the same temperature,the mean velocity of hydrogen molecules is
A
Equal to that of helium
B
Twice that of helium
C
Half that of helium
D
$\sqrt{2}$ times that of helium

Solution

(D) The mean velocity (average speed) of gas molecules is given by the formula: $v_{av} = \sqrt{\frac{8RT}{\pi M}}$.
Since the temperature $T$ is the same for both gases,the mean velocity is inversely proportional to the square root of the molar mass $M$: $v_{av} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}}$.
For hydrogen $(H_2)$,the molar mass $M_{H_2} = 2 \text{ g/mol}$.
For helium $(He)$,the molar mass $M_{He} = 4 \text{ g/mol}$.
Taking the ratio of the mean velocities:
$\frac{v_{H_2}}{v_{He}} = \sqrt{\frac{M_{He}}{M_{H_2}}} = \sqrt{\frac{4}{2}} = \sqrt{2}$.
Therefore,$v_{H_2} = \sqrt{2} \, v_{He}$.
21
MediumMCQ
The temperature of an ideal gas is increased from $27^{\circ}C$ to $927^{\circ}C$. The root mean square speed of its molecules becomes:
A
Twice
B
Half
C
Four times
D
One-fourth

Solution

(A) The root mean square speed $(v_{rms})$ of an ideal gas is given by the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
This implies that $v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}$,where $T$ is the absolute temperature in Kelvin.
Initial temperature $T_1 = 27^{\circ}C = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
Final temperature $T_2 = 927^{\circ}C = 927 + 273 = 1200 \ K$.
Using the ratio: $\frac{v_2}{v_1} = \sqrt{\frac{T_2}{T_1}}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{v_2}{v_1} = \sqrt{\frac{1200}{300}} = \sqrt{4} = 2$.
Therefore,$v_2 = 2v_1$. The root mean square speed becomes twice the initial speed.
22
EasyMCQ
According to the kinetic theory of gases,the $r.m.s.$ velocity of gas molecules is directly proportional to:
A
$T$
B
$\sqrt{T}$
C
$T^2$
D
$1/\sqrt{T}$

Solution

(B) According to the kinetic theory of gases,the root mean square $(r.m.s.)$ velocity of gas molecules is given by the formula:
${v_{rms}} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$
where $R$ is the universal gas constant,$T$ is the absolute temperature,and $M$ is the molar mass of the gas.
From this expression,it is clear that ${v_{rms}} \propto \sqrt{T}$.
Therefore,the $r.m.s.$ velocity is directly proportional to the square root of the absolute temperature.
23
MediumMCQ
At a given temperature,the root mean square velocities of oxygen and hydrogen molecules are in the ratio:
A
$16:1$
B
$1:16$
C
$4:1$
D
$1:4$

Solution

(D) The root mean square velocity $(v_{rms})$ of a gas molecule is given by the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$,where $R$ is the universal gas constant,$T$ is the absolute temperature,and $M$ is the molar mass of the gas.
Since $R$ and $T$ are constant for both gases,we have $v_{rms} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}}$.
Therefore,the ratio of the root mean square velocities of oxygen $(O_2)$ and hydrogen $(H_2)$ is given by $\frac{(v_{rms})_{O_2}}{(v_{rms})_{H_2}} = \sqrt{\frac{M_{H_2}}{M_{O_2}}}$.
The molar mass of $H_2$ is $M_{H_2} = 2 \ g/mol$ and the molar mass of $O_2$ is $M_{O_2} = 32 \ g/mol$.
Substituting these values,we get $\frac{(v_{rms})_{O_2}}{(v_{rms})_{H_2}} = \sqrt{\frac{2}{32}} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{16}} = \frac{1}{4}$.
Thus,the ratio is $1:4$.
24
MediumMCQ
At what temperature will the molecules of nitrogen have the same $r.m.s.$ velocity as the molecules of oxygen at $127^{\circ}C$ (in $^{\circ}C$)?
A
$77$
B
$350$
C
$273$
D
$457$

Solution

(A) The formula for $r.m.s.$ velocity is given by $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Since $v_{rms}$ and $R$ are constant for both gases,we have $T \propto M$.
Therefore,$\frac{T_{N_2}}{T_{O_2}} = \frac{M_{N_2}}{M_{O_2}}$.
Given $T_{O_2} = 127^{\circ}C = 127 + 273 = 400 \ K$.
The molar mass of $N_2$ is $M_{N_2} = 28 \ g/mol$ and for $O_2$ is $M_{O_2} = 32 \ g/mol$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{T_{N_2}}{400} = \frac{28}{32}$.
$T_{N_2} = 400 \times \frac{28}{32} = 400 \times 0.875 = 350 \ K$.
Converting back to Celsius: $T_{N_2} = 350 - 273 = 77^{\circ}C$.
25
MediumMCQ
The $r.m.s.$ velocity of nitrogen molecules at $NTP$ is ...... $m/s$.
A
$492$
B
$517$
C
$546$
D
$33$

Solution

(B) The formula for $r.m.s.$ velocity is given by $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
At $NTP$,the temperature $T = 273.15 \ K$ (often approximated as $273 \ K$ or $300 \ K$ depending on the context; using $273 \ K$ is standard for $NTP$).
For Nitrogen $(N_2)$,the molar mass $M = 28 \times 10^{-3} \ kg/mol$.
The gas constant $R = 8.314 \ J/(mol \cdot K)$.
Substituting the values: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3 \times 8.314 \times 273}{28 \times 10^{-3}}} \approx \sqrt{\frac{6811.266}{0.028}} \approx \sqrt{243259.5} \approx 493 \ m/s$.
Given the options provided,$517 \ m/s$ is the standard textbook value often cited for $N_2$ at $300 \ K$ $(v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3 \times 8.314 \times 300}{0.028}} \approx 517 \ m/s)$. Thus,the correct option is $B$.
26
MediumMCQ
The temperature of the hydrogen at which the average speed of its molecules is equal to that of oxygen molecules at a temperature of $31\,^oC$ is ........ $^oC$.
A
$-216$
B
$-235$
C
$-254$
D
$-264$

Solution

(C) The formula for the average speed of gas molecules is given by ${v_{av}} = \sqrt{\frac{8RT}{\pi M}}$.
Since the average speeds are equal,we have $\sqrt{\frac{8R{T_{H_2}}}{\pi {M_{H_2}}}} = \sqrt{\frac{8R{T_{O_2}}}{\pi {M_{O_2}}}}$.
Squaring both sides and simplifying,we get $\frac{{T_{H_2}}}{{M_{H_2}}} = \frac{{T_{O_2}}}{{M_{O_2}}}$,which implies ${T_{H_2}} = {T_{O_2}} \times \frac{{M_{H_2}}}{{M_{O_2}}}$.
Given ${T_{O_2}} = 31 + 273 = 304\,K$,${M_{H_2}} = 2\,g/mol$,and ${M_{O_2}} = 32\,g/mol$.
Substituting the values: ${T_{H_2}} = 304 \times \frac{2}{32} = 304 \times \frac{1}{16} = 19\,K$.
Converting back to Celsius: $19 - 273 = -254\,^oC$.
27
EasyMCQ
The temperature of an ideal gas is increased from $120 \ K$ to $480 \ K.$ If at $120 \ K,$ the root mean square velocity of the gas molecules is $v,$ at $480 \ K$ it becomes
A
$4v$
B
$2v$
C
$v/2$
D
$v/4$

Solution

(B) The root mean square velocity $(v_{rms})$ of an ideal gas is given by the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}.$
Since $R$ (universal gas constant) and $M$ (molar mass) are constants,we have $v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}.$
Given initial temperature $T_1 = 120 \ K$ and initial velocity $v_1 = v.$
Final temperature $T_2 = 480 \ K.$
Using the ratio: $\frac{v_2}{v_1} = \sqrt{\frac{T_2}{T_1}}.$
Substituting the values: $\frac{v_2}{v} = \sqrt{\frac{480}{120}} = \sqrt{4} = 2.$
Therefore,$v_2 = 2v.$
28
MediumMCQ
The root mean square $(r.m.s.)$ velocity of a gas particle is $v$ at pressure $P$. If the pressure is increased to $2P$ while keeping the temperature constant,the $r.m.s.$ velocity becomes:
A
$2v$
B
$3v$
C
$0.5v$
D
$v$

Solution

(D) The root mean square velocity $(v_{rms})$ of an ideal gas is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$ or $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3P}{\rho}}$.
From the relation $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$,it is clear that $v_{rms}$ depends only on the temperature $(T)$ and the molar mass $(M)$ of the gas.
Since the temperature is kept constant,the $r.m.s.$ velocity remains independent of the pressure $(P)$.
Therefore,even if the pressure is increased to $2P$,the $r.m.s.$ velocity remains $v$.
29
EasyMCQ
The root mean square speed of the molecules of a gas is
A
Independent of its pressure but directly proportional to its Kelvin temperature
B
Directly proportional to the square roots of both its pressure and its Kelvin temperature
C
Independent of its pressure but directly proportional to the square root of its Kelvin temperature
D
Directly proportional to both its pressure and its Kelvin temperature

Solution

(C) The root mean square speed $(v_{rms})$ of gas molecules is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$,where $R$ is the universal gas constant,$T$ is the absolute temperature in Kelvin,and $M$ is the molar mass of the gas.
From this expression,it is clear that $v_{rms}$ depends only on the temperature $(T)$ and the molar mass $(M)$ of the gas.
It is independent of the pressure $(P)$ of the gas.
Therefore,$v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}$.
30
MediumMCQ
At temperature $T,$ the $r.m.s.$ speed of helium molecules is the same as the $r.m.s.$ speed of hydrogen molecules at normal temperature and pressure $(NTP)$. The value of $T$ is ....... $^\circ C$.
A
$273$
B
$546$
C
$0$
D
$136.5$

Solution

(A) The $r.m.s.$ speed of gas molecules is given by the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Since the $r.m.s.$ speeds are equal, we have $\sqrt{\frac{3RT_{He}}{M_{He}}} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT_{H_2}}{M_{H_2}}}$.
This implies $\frac{T_{He}}{M_{He}} = \frac{T_{H_2}}{M_{H_2}}$, or $T_{He} = T_{H_2} \times \frac{M_{He}}{M_{H_2}}$.
Given that $T_{H_2} = 273 \, K$ (at $NTP$, $0^\circ C = 273 \, K$), $M_{He} = 4 \, g/mol$, and $M_{H_2} = 2 \, g/mol$.
Substituting the values: $T_{He} = 273 \times \frac{4}{2} = 273 \times 2 = 546 \, K$.
To convert to Celsius: $T(^\circ C) = 546 - 273 = 273^\circ C$.
31
EasyMCQ
On any planet,the presence of an atmosphere implies ($C_{rms}$ = root mean square velocity of molecules and $V_e$ = escape velocity):
A
$C_{rms} << V_e$
B
$C_{rms} > V_e$
C
$C_{rms} = V_e$
D
$C_{rms} = 0$

Solution

(A) The presence of an atmosphere on any planet implies that $C_{rms} << V_e$.
If the root mean square velocity $(C_{rms})$ of the gas molecules were equal to or greater than the escape velocity $(V_e)$,the molecules would possess enough kinetic energy to overcome the planet's gravitational pull.
Consequently,the gas molecules would escape into space,and the planet would not be able to retain an atmosphere.
Therefore,for an atmosphere to exist,the average speed of the molecules must be significantly lower than the escape velocity.
32
MediumMCQ
In two vessels of the same volume,atomic hydrogen and helium at pressures of $1\, atm$ and $2\, atm$ are filled,respectively. If the temperature of both samples is the same,then the average speed of hydrogen atoms $\langle C_H \rangle$ will be related to that of helium $\langle C_{He} \rangle$ as:
A
$\langle C_H \rangle = \sqrt{2} \langle C_{He} \rangle$
B
$\langle C_H \rangle = \langle C_{He} \rangle$
C
$\langle C_H \rangle = 2 \langle C_{He} \rangle$
D
$\langle C_H \rangle = \frac{\langle C_{He} \rangle}{2}$

Solution

(C) The average speed of a gas molecule is given by the formula: $\langle C \rangle = \sqrt{\frac{8RT}{\pi M}}$.
Since the temperature $T$ is the same for both gases,the average speed is inversely proportional to the square root of the molar mass $M$,i.e.,$\langle C \rangle \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}}$.
The molar mass of atomic hydrogen $(H)$ is $M_H = 1 \, g/mol$ and the molar mass of helium $(He)$ is $M_{He} = 4 \, g/mol$.
Taking the ratio of the average speeds:
$\frac{\langle C_H \rangle}{\langle C_{He} \rangle} = \sqrt{\frac{M_{He}}{M_H}} = \sqrt{\frac{4}{1}} = 2$.
Therefore,$\langle C_H \rangle = 2 \langle C_{He} \rangle$.
33
EasyMCQ
At a given temperature,the $r.m.s.$ velocity of molecules of a gas is
A
Same
B
Proportional to molecular weight
C
Inversely proportional to molecular weight
D
Inversely proportional to the square root of molecular weight

Solution

(D) The root mean square $(r.m.s.)$ velocity of gas molecules is given by the formula:
${v_{rms}} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$
where $R$ is the universal gas constant,$T$ is the absolute temperature,and $M$ is the molar mass (molecular weight) of the gas.
From this expression,it is clear that for a given temperature $T$,the $r.m.s.$ velocity is inversely proportional to the square root of the molecular weight $(M)$.
Therefore,${v_{rms}} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}}$.
34
MediumMCQ
By what factor will the $r.m.s.$ velocity change if the temperature is raised from $27^\circ C$ to $327^\circ C$?
A
$\sqrt{2}$
B
$2$
C
$2\sqrt{2}$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) The $r.m.s.$ velocity of a gas is given by the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
From this,we can see that $v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}$.
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 ratio: $\frac{v_2}{v_1} = \sqrt{\frac{T_2}{T_1}}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{v_2}{v_1} = \sqrt{\frac{600}{300}} = \sqrt{2}$.
Therefore,the $r.m.s.$ velocity increases by a factor of $\sqrt{2}$.
35
EasyMCQ
The speeds of $5$ molecules of a gas (in arbitrary units) are as follows: $2, 3, 4, 5, 6$. The root mean square speed for these molecules is
A
$2.91$
B
$3.52$
C
$4.00$
D
$4.24$

Solution

(D) The root mean square speed $(v_{rms})$ is defined as the square root of the mean of the squares of the individual speeds.
Formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{v_1^2 + v_2^2 + v_3^2 + v_4^2 + v_5^2}{N}}$
Given speeds: $v_1 = 2, v_2 = 3, v_3 = 4, v_4 = 5, v_5 = 6$ and $N = 5$.
Calculate the squares: $2^2 = 4, 3^2 = 9, 4^2 = 16, 5^2 = 25, 6^2 = 36$.
Sum of squares: $4 + 9 + 16 + 25 + 36 = 90$.
Mean of squares: $\frac{90}{5} = 18$.
$v_{rms} = \sqrt{18} \approx 4.24$.
36
EasyMCQ
At a given temperature,the ratio of $r.m.s.$ velocities of a hydrogen molecule and a helium atom will be:
A
$\sqrt{2} : 1$
B
$1 : \sqrt{2}$
C
$1 : 2$
D
$2 : 1$

Solution

(A) The $r.m.s.$ velocity of a gas molecule is given by the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$,where $R$ is the universal gas constant,$T$ is the temperature,and $M$ is the molar mass.
Since $T$ is constant,$v_{rms} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}}$.
For hydrogen molecule $(H_2)$,$M_{H_2} = 2 \ g/mol$.
For helium atom $(He)$,$M_{He} = 4 \ g/mol$.
The ratio is $\frac{(v_{rms})_{H_2}}{(v_{rms})_{He}} = \sqrt{\frac{M_{He}}{M_{H_2}}} = \sqrt{\frac{4}{2}} = \sqrt{2} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{1}$.
Thus,the ratio is $\sqrt{2} : 1$.
37
MediumMCQ
If the oxygen $(O_2)$ has a root mean square velocity of $C \ m/s$,then the root mean square velocity of hydrogen $(H_2)$ at the same temperature will be:
A
$C \ m/s$
B
$\frac{1}{C} \ m/s$
C
$4C \ m/s$
D
$\frac{C}{4} \ m/s$

Solution

(C) The root mean square velocity $(v_{rms})$ of a gas is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$,where $R$ is the universal gas constant,$T$ is the absolute temperature,and $M$ is the molar mass of the gas.
From this,we see that $v_{rms} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}}$.
For oxygen $(O_2)$,$M_{O_2} = 32 \ g/mol$. For hydrogen $(H_2)$,$M_{H_2} = 2 \ g/mol$.
Given $v_{O_2} = C$,we have the ratio: $\frac{v_{H_2}}{v_{O_2}} = \sqrt{\frac{M_{O_2}}{M_{H_2}}}$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{v_{H_2}}{C} = \sqrt{\frac{32}{2}} = \sqrt{16} = 4$.
Therefore,$v_{H_2} = 4C \ m/s$.
38
MediumMCQ
To what temperature should the hydrogen at room temperature $(27^{\circ}C)$ be heated at constant pressure so that the $R.M.S.$ velocity of its molecules becomes double of its previous value?
A
$1200$
B
$927$
C
$600$
D
$108$

Solution

(B) The $R.M.S.$ velocity of gas molecules is given by the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Since $R$ and $M$ are constants,we have $v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}$.
Let the initial temperature be $T_1 = 27^{\circ}C = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
Let the initial $R.M.S.$ velocity be $v_1$ and the final $R.M.S.$ velocity be $v_2 = 2v_1$.
Using the proportionality relation: $\frac{v_2}{v_1} = \sqrt{\frac{T_2}{T_1}}$.
Substituting the values: $2 = \sqrt{\frac{T_2}{300}}$.
Squaring both sides: $4 = \frac{T_2}{300}$.
Therefore,$T_2 = 1200 \ K$.
Converting back to Celsius: $T_2(^{\circ}C) = 1200 - 273 = 927^{\circ}C$.
39
EasyMCQ
The temperature of an ideal gas is reduced from $927^\circ C$ to $27^\circ C$. The $r.m.s.$ velocity of the molecules becomes
A
Double the initial value
B
Half of the initial value
C
Four times the initial value
D
Ten times the initial value

Solution

(B) The $r.m.s.$ velocity of an ideal gas is given by the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
This implies that $v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}$.
Initial temperature $T_1 = 927 + 273 = 1200 \ K$.
Final temperature $T_2 = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
The ratio of the velocities is $\frac{v_2}{v_1} = \sqrt{\frac{T_2}{T_1}} = \sqrt{\frac{300}{1200}} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{4}} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Therefore,the $r.m.s.$ velocity becomes half of the initial value.
40
EasyMCQ
The $r.m.s.$ speed of the molecules of a gas in a vessel is $400 \; m/s$. If half of the gas leaks out,at constant temperature,the $r.m.s.$ speed of the remaining molecules will be ..... $m/s$.
A
$800$
B
$400\sqrt{2}$
C
$400$
D
$200$

Solution

(C) The root mean square $(r.m.s.)$ speed of gas molecules is given by the formula: $V_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Here,$R$ is the universal gas constant,$T$ is the absolute temperature,and $M$ is the molar mass of the gas.
From the formula,it is evident that $V_{rms}$ depends only on the temperature $T$ and the nature of the gas (molar mass $M$).
It does not depend on the number of molecules or the density of the gas.
Since the temperature remains constant and the gas type does not change,the $r.m.s.$ speed remains unchanged regardless of the amount of gas leaking out.
Therefore,the $r.m.s.$ speed of the remaining molecules will be $400 \; m/s$.
41
DifficultMCQ
At a given temperature,if $V_{rms}$ is the root mean square velocity of the molecules of a gas and $V_s$ is the velocity of sound in it,then these are related as $\left( \gamma = \frac{C_P}{C_v} \right)$:
A
$V_{rms} = V_s$
B
$V_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3}{\gamma}} \times V_s$
C
$V_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{\gamma}{3}} \times V_s$
D
$V_{rms} = \left( \frac{3}{\gamma} \right) \times V_s$

Solution

(B) The root mean square velocity of gas molecules is given by $V_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3P}{\rho}}$.
The velocity of sound in an ideal gas is given by $V_s = \sqrt{\frac{\gamma P}{\rho}}$.
Dividing the two expressions,we get:
$\frac{V_{rms}}{V_s} = \frac{\sqrt{\frac{3P}{\rho}}}{\sqrt{\frac{\gamma P}{\rho}}} = \sqrt{\frac{3}{\gamma}}$.
Therefore,$V_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3}{\gamma}} \times V_s$.
42
MediumMCQ
The root mean square speed of hydrogen molecules at $300 \ K$ is $1930 \ m/s.$ Then the root mean square speed of oxygen molecules at $900 \ K$ will be ....... $m/s$.
A
$1930\sqrt{3}$
B
$836$
C
$643$
D
$\frac{1930}{\sqrt{3}}$

Solution

(B) The root mean square speed $(v_{rms})$ is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
For two different gases,the ratio of their $v_{rms}$ speeds is: $\frac{(v_{rms})_{O_2}}{(v_{rms})_{H_2}} = \sqrt{\frac{T_{O_2}}{T_{H_2}} \times \frac{M_{H_2}}{M_{O_2}}}$.
Given: $T_{H_2} = 300 \ K$,$T_{O_2} = 900 \ K$,$M_{H_2} = 2 \ g/mol$,$M_{O_2} = 32 \ g/mol$,and $(v_{rms})_{H_2} = 1930 \ m/s$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{(v_{rms})_{O_2}}{1930} = \sqrt{\frac{900}{300} \times \frac{2}{32}} = \sqrt{3 \times \frac{1}{16}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}$.
Therefore,$(v_{rms})_{O_2} = 1930 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \approx 1930 \times \frac{1.732}{4} \approx 836 \ m/s$.
43
MediumMCQ
Let $A$ and $B$ be two gases and given: $\frac{T_A}{M_A} = 4 \cdot \frac{T_B}{M_B}$,where $T$ is the temperature and $M$ is the molecular mass. If $C_A$ and $C_B$ are the $r.m.s.$ speeds,then the ratio $\frac{C_A}{C_B}$ will be equal to:
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$1$
D
$0.5$

Solution

(A) The $r.m.s.$ speed of a gas is given by the formula $C = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
For gas $A$,$C_A = \sqrt{\frac{3RT_A}{M_A}}$.
For gas $B$,$C_B = \sqrt{\frac{3RT_B}{M_B}}$.
The ratio of the $r.m.s.$ speeds is $\frac{C_A}{C_B} = \frac{\sqrt{\frac{3RT_A}{M_A}}}{\sqrt{\frac{3RT_B}{M_B}}} = \sqrt{\frac{T_A}{M_A} \cdot \frac{M_B}{T_B}}$.
Given that $\frac{T_A}{M_A} = 4 \cdot \frac{T_B}{M_B}$,we have $\frac{T_A/M_A}{T_B/M_B} = 4$.
Substituting this into the ratio formula: $\frac{C_A}{C_B} = \sqrt{4} = 2$.
44
EasyMCQ
For a gas at a temperature $T$,the root-mean-square velocity ${v_{rms}}$,the most probable speed ${v_{mp}}$,and the average speed ${v_{av}}$ obey the relationship:
A
${v_{av}} > {v_{rms}} > {v_{mp}}$
B
${v_{rms}} > {v_{av}} > {v_{mp}}$
C
${v_{mp}} > {v_{av}} > {v_{rms}}$
D
${v_{mp}} > {v_{rms}} > {v_{av}}$

Solution

(B) The expressions for the three speeds of a gas at temperature $T$ are given by:
${v_{rms}} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$
${v_{av}} = \sqrt{\frac{8RT}{\pi M}}$
${v_{mp}} = \sqrt{\frac{2RT}{M}}$
Comparing the coefficients:
${v_{rms}} = \sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{\frac{RT}{M}} \approx 1.732 \cdot \sqrt{\frac{RT}{M}}$
${v_{av}} = \sqrt{\frac{8}{3.14}} \cdot \sqrt{\frac{RT}{M}} \approx \sqrt{2.546} \cdot \sqrt{\frac{RT}{M}} \approx 1.596 \cdot \sqrt{\frac{RT}{M}}$
${v_{mp}} = \sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{\frac{RT}{M}} \approx 1.414 \cdot \sqrt{\frac{RT}{M}}$
Thus,the relationship is ${v_{rms}} > {v_{av}} > {v_{mp}}$.
45
MediumMCQ
If ${V_H}$,${V_N}$,and ${V_O}$ denote the root-mean-square velocities of molecules of hydrogen,nitrogen,and oxygen respectively at a given temperature,then:
A
${V_N} > {V_O} > {V_H}$
B
${V_H} > {V_N} > {V_O}$
C
${V_O} = {V_N} = {V_H}$
D
${V_O} > {V_H} > {V_N}$

Solution

(B) The root-mean-square velocity $(v_{rms})$ of gas molecules is given by the formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
At a given temperature $(T)$,$v_{rms} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}}$,where $M$ is the molar mass of the gas.
The molar masses are: $M_H = 2 \text{ g/mol}$,$M_N = 28 \text{ g/mol}$,and $M_O = 32 \text{ g/mol}$.
Since $M_H < M_N < M_O$,it follows that $\frac{1}{\sqrt{M_H}} > \frac{1}{\sqrt{M_N}} > \frac{1}{\sqrt{M_O}}$.
Therefore,the relationship between the velocities is ${V_H} > {V_N} > {V_O}$.
46
EasyMCQ
If the mass of a $He$ atom is $4$ times that of a hydrogen atom,then the mean velocity of $He$ is:
A
$2$ times the $H$-mean value
B
$1/2$ times the $H$-mean value
C
$4$ times the $H$-mean value
D
Same as the $H$-mean value

Solution

(B) The mean velocity of gas molecules is given by the formula $v_{av} = \sqrt{\frac{8RT}{\pi M}}$.
From this expression,we can see that the mean velocity is inversely proportional to the square root of the molar mass: $v_{av} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{M}}$.
Given that the mass of a $He$ atom $(M_{He})$ is $4$ times the mass of a hydrogen atom $(M_H)$,we have $M_{He} = 4M_H$.
Taking the ratio of the mean velocities:
$\frac{v_{He}}{v_H} = \sqrt{\frac{M_H}{M_{He}}} = \sqrt{\frac{M_H}{4M_H}} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{4}} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Therefore,$v_{He} = \frac{1}{2} v_H$.
47
MediumMCQ
The r.m.s. speed of a group of $7$ gas molecules having speeds $(6, 4, 2, 0, -2, -4, -6) \, m/s$ is ...... $m/s$.
A
$1.5$
B
$3.4$
C
$9$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) The root mean square (r.m.s.) speed is defined as the square root of the mean of the squares of the individual speeds.
Formula: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{\sum v_i^2}{N}}$
Given speeds are $6, 4, 2, 0, -2, -4, -6 \, m/s$ and $N = 7$.
Calculating the sum of squares: $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{6^2 + 4^2 + 2^2 + 0^2 + (-2)^2 + (-4)^2 + (-6)^2}{7}}$
$v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{36 + 16 + 4 + 0 + 4 + 16 + 36}{7}}$
$v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{112}{7}}$
$v_{rms} = \sqrt{16} = 4 \, m/s$.
48
MediumMCQ
If the ratio of vapour density for hydrogen and oxygen is $\frac{1}{16}$,then under constant pressure,the ratio of their rms velocities will be
A
$4$
B
$0.25$
C
$\frac{1}{16}$
D
$16$

Solution

(A) The root mean square velocity $(v_{rms})$ of a gas is given by the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3P}{\rho}}$,where $P$ is the pressure and $\rho$ is the density of the gas.
Since the pressure $P$ is constant,we have $v_{rms} \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{\rho}}$.
Therefore,the ratio of the rms velocities of hydrogen $(v_H)$ and oxygen $(v_O)$ is given by $\frac{v_H}{v_O} = \sqrt{\frac{\rho_O}{\rho_H}}$.
Given that the ratio of vapour density $\frac{\rho_H}{\rho_O} = \frac{1}{16}$,it follows that $\frac{\rho_O}{\rho_H} = 16$.
Substituting this value,we get $\frac{v_H}{v_O} = \sqrt{16} = 4$.
49
MediumMCQ
The r.m.s. speed of gas molecules is given by
A
$2.5\sqrt {\frac{{RT}}{M}} $
B
$1.73\sqrt {\frac{{RT}}{M}} $
C
$2.5\sqrt {\frac{M}{{RT}}} $
D
$1.73\sqrt {\frac{M}{{RT}}} $

Solution

(B) The root mean square (r.m.s.) speed of gas molecules is defined by the formula:
${v_{rms}} = \sqrt {\frac{{3RT}}{M}} $
Since $\sqrt 3 \approx 1.732$,we can rewrite the expression as:
${v_{rms}} = \sqrt 3 \sqrt {\frac{{RT}}{M}} = 1.73\sqrt {\frac{{RT}}{M}} $
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
50
MediumMCQ
When the temperature of an ideal gas is increased from $27^\circ C$ to $227^\circ C$,its $r.m.s.$ speed changes from $400 \ m/s$ to $V_s$. The value of $V_s$ is ........ $m/s$.
A
$516$
B
$450$
C
$310$
D
$746$

Solution

(A) The $r.m.s.$ speed of an ideal gas is given by the formula $v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$.
Since $R$ and $M$ are constants,$v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}$.
Therefore,the ratio of speeds is $\frac{v_2}{v_1} = \sqrt{\frac{T_2}{T_1}}$.
Given $T_1 = 27^\circ C = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$ and $T_2 = 227^\circ C = 227 + 273 = 500 \ K$.
Given $v_1 = 400 \ m/s$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{V_s}{400} = \sqrt{\frac{500}{300}} = \sqrt{\frac{5}{3}}$.
$V_s = 400 \times \sqrt{1.666} \approx 400 \times 1.291 = 516.4 \ m/s$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,$V_s = 516 \ m/s$.

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