When calculating for root mean square speed (μrms), we will use the following equation:
µrms = rms speed,
R = 8.314 J/(mol·K)
T = temperature, K
M = molar mass, kg/mol
From the equation:
How is the root mean square velocity of a gas related to its molar mass?
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