16. Three gases are in identical rigid containers under the conditions given in the table below. TH average kinetic energy of the gas molecules is... Container B Gas Methane Ethane Butane Formula CH, C,H, CH Molar mass (g/mol) 16 30. 58 Temperature ("C) 27 27 27 Pressure (atm) 2.0 4.0 2.0 a. Greatest in container A b. Greatest in container B с. Greatest in container C d. The same in all three containers e. Greatest in both containers A and C. 17. Large oceans regulate the climate of the surrounding coastal land areas because the tempera ocean water changes a. rapidly, due to water's low specific heat b. rapidly, due to water's high specific heat C. slowly, due to water's low specific heat d. slowly, due to water's high specific heat

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### Kinetic Energy of Gas Molecules and Climate Regulation by Oceans

#### 16. Kinetic Energy of Gas Molecules
Three gases are placed in identical rigid containers under various conditions as outlined in the table below. Determine the average kinetic energy of the gas molecules:

#### Container Data:
| Container | Gas    | Formula | Molar Mass (g/mol) | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (atm) |
|-----------|--------|---------|--------------------|------------------|----------------|
| A         | Methane| CH₄     | 16                 | 27               | 2.0            |
| B         | Ethane | C₂H₆    | 30                 | 27               | 4.0            |
| C         | Butane | C₄H₁₀   | 58                 | 27               | 2.0            |

#### Question:
The average kinetic energy of the gas molecules is...
- a. Greatest in container A
- b. Greatest in container B
- c. Greatest in container C
- d. The same in all three containers
- e. Greatest in both containers A and C

***Explanation:***
The average kinetic energy of gas molecules depends on temperature. Since all three gases are at the same temperature (27°C), the average kinetic energy will be the same in all three containers regardless of the type of gas or pressure. Thus, the correct answer is:
- **d. The same in all three containers**

#### 17. Climate Regulation by Oceans
Large oceans regulate the climate of the surrounding coastal land areas because the temperature of ocean water changes:

- a. rapidly, due to water’s low specific heat
- b. rapidly, due to water’s high specific heat
- c. slowly, due to water’s low specific heat
- d. slowly, due to water’s high specific heat
- e. at the same rate as the land temperature changes

***Explanation:***
Water has a high specific heat capacity, meaning it can absorb or release a large amount of heat with only a small change in its own temperature. This property of water helps stabilize the climate by moderating temperatures, making coastal areas experience less temperature fluctuation compared to inland areas. Therefore, the correct answer is:
- **d. slowly, due to water’s high specific heat**
Transcribed Image Text:### Kinetic Energy of Gas Molecules and Climate Regulation by Oceans #### 16. Kinetic Energy of Gas Molecules Three gases are placed in identical rigid containers under various conditions as outlined in the table below. Determine the average kinetic energy of the gas molecules: #### Container Data: | Container | Gas | Formula | Molar Mass (g/mol) | Temperature (°C) | Pressure (atm) | |-----------|--------|---------|--------------------|------------------|----------------| | A | Methane| CH₄ | 16 | 27 | 2.0 | | B | Ethane | C₂H₆ | 30 | 27 | 4.0 | | C | Butane | C₄H₁₀ | 58 | 27 | 2.0 | #### Question: The average kinetic energy of the gas molecules is... - a. Greatest in container A - b. Greatest in container B - c. Greatest in container C - d. The same in all three containers - e. Greatest in both containers A and C ***Explanation:*** The average kinetic energy of gas molecules depends on temperature. Since all three gases are at the same temperature (27°C), the average kinetic energy will be the same in all three containers regardless of the type of gas or pressure. Thus, the correct answer is: - **d. The same in all three containers** #### 17. Climate Regulation by Oceans Large oceans regulate the climate of the surrounding coastal land areas because the temperature of ocean water changes: - a. rapidly, due to water’s low specific heat - b. rapidly, due to water’s high specific heat - c. slowly, due to water’s low specific heat - d. slowly, due to water’s high specific heat - e. at the same rate as the land temperature changes ***Explanation:*** Water has a high specific heat capacity, meaning it can absorb or release a large amount of heat with only a small change in its own temperature. This property of water helps stabilize the climate by moderating temperatures, making coastal areas experience less temperature fluctuation compared to inland areas. Therefore, the correct answer is: - **d. slowly, due to water’s high specific heat**
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