Which of the following expressions correctly represents the relationship between the average molar kinetic energy, KE, of CO and N2 molecules at the same temperature?
- KECO = KEN2
- KECO > KEN2
- KECO < KEN2
- cannot be predicted unless volumes of the gases are given
Answer
(1) KECO = KEN2
Solution
As per kinetic theory, average kinetic energy per mole of a gas = 32RT
⇒ It depends only on the absolute temperature, not on the nature, molar mass or volume of the gas.
∴ At the same temperature, KECO = KEN2
Answer: (1)