Chapter 17, Problem 24PCE

(a)

To determine

Whether the root mean square speed of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ at the same temperature is greater than, less than, or equal to the $1550\text{m}/\text{s}$.

(b)

To determine

The root mean square speed of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ at this temperature.