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Chapter 8, Problem 93E

The distribution of molecular velocities in a sample of helium is shown in Figure 8.34. If the sample is cooled, will the distribution of velocities look more like that of H₂ or of H₂O? Explain your answer.

Chapter 8, Problem 93E, The distribution of molecular velocities in a sample of helium is shown in Figure 8.34. If the

Figure 8.34 Molecular velocity is directly related to molecular mass. At a given temperature, lighter molecules move faster on average than heavier molecules.

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