Which of the following gases will have the- highest kinetic energy per mole at the same pressure & temperature ?

Correct answer: D. All the gases will have the same KE

  • A. Chlorine
  • B. Nitrogen
  • C. Ethane
  • D. All the gases will have the same KE

Explanation

For an ideal gas, the average kinetic energy per mole is proportional only to temperature, specifically 3RT/2, and does not depend on molecular identity or pressure. Therefore chlorine, nitrogen, and ethane have the same molar kinetic energy at the stated temperature.

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