The average velocity of molecules of nitrogen gas (N2) at room temperature is around 500 m/s. If you were to raise the temperature of the nitrogen gas by 50°C what is a good estimate for the speed of the molecules? A. 100 m/sB. 500 m/sC. 600 m/sD. 200 m/s

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Raegan Singh

Physics

26 March, 18:56

The average velocity of molecules of nitrogen gas (N2) at room temperature is around 500 m/s. If you were to raise the temperature of the nitrogen gas by 50°C what is a good estimate for the speed of the molecules? A. 100 m/sB. 500 m/sC. 600 m/sD. 200 m/s

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Chasity Hurley · Answer 1

C

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The speed of a molecule is directly related to its kinetic energy, which is directly related to the temperature. As the temperature increases, so does a molecule's speed. Of the options provided, only option C has a higher speed than 500m/s.