Chapter 5, Problem 103E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The root mean square velocities of $C{\text{H}}_{\text{4}}\left(\text{g}\right)$ and ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{g}\right)$ at 273 K and 546 K should be determined.

Concept introduction:

The root mean square velocity $\mu$ is defined as the measure of velocity of particle in gas. It is the method to determine the single velocity value for particles.

Root mean square velocity can be determined,

${\mu }_{rms}={\left(\frac{3RT}{M}\right)}^{1/2}$ (1)

$\begin{array}{l}R=\frac{8.314J}{Kmol}\\ M=Molarmassinkg\end{array}$