Chapter 19, Problem 19.26E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The most probable speed for ${\text{O}}_3$ at $-45°\text{C}$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Most probable speed is the speed by which most of the gas molecules travel. This speed can be calculated by the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution curve. This speed is represented as,

$v_{\text{most}\text{prob}}=\sqrt{\frac{2RT}{M}}$

Where,

• $R$ is the gas constant.

• $T$ is the temperature.

• $M$ is the molar mass of the gas.