Chapter 6, Problem 6.129QE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Plot corresponding to argon and neon has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

In the plot of Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution, the abscissa indicates the speed of the molecules while the ordinate represents the number of molecules. As evident from the curve the $u_{\text{rms}}$ shifts to greater values if the temperature is increased as this results in increases in average kinetic energy.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The plot that represents the gas at a greater temperature has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).