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Rms Speed of an Ideal Gas
For an ideal gas, RMS molecular speed is related to absolute temperature and molecular mass by: crms = √(3kT/m) or for one mole using molar mass `M`: crms = √(3RT/M) RMS-speed calculation is explicitly a summative FBISE SLO. ([Scribd][2])
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Rms Speed of an Ideal Gas
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For an ideal gas, RMS molecular speed is related to absolute temperature and molecular mass by: crms = √(3kT/m) or for one mole using molar mass `M`: crms = √(3RT/M) RMS-speed calculation is explicitly a summative FBISE SLO. ([Scribd][2])
In simple words
- Hotter → faster.
- Lighter → faster.
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For an ideal gas, RMS molecular speed is related to absolute temperature and molecular mass by: crms = √(3kT/m) or for one mole using molar mass `M`: crms = √(3RT/M) RMS-speed calculation is explicitly a summative FBISE SLO. ([Scribd][2])
Temperature Effect
Kinetic theory gives: pV=(13)Nmc_rms² Ideal gas law gives: pV=NkT Equating: (13)Nmcrms² = NkT Cancel `N`: (13)mcrms²=kT Therefore: crms²=3kT/m and: crms=√(3kT/m) Using: R = NAk and molar mass `M=NAm`: crms=√(3RT/M) c_rms ∝ √T
Molecular Mass Effect
c_rms ∝ 1/√M At the same temperature, lighter gas molecules have greater RMS speeds.
Formula / Key Relation
**crms=√(3kT/m)** **crms=√(3RT/M)**
Remember
- c_rms ∝ √T
- c_rms ∝ 1/√M
- crms=√(3kT/m)
- crms=√(3RT/M)
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`c_rms ∝ √T`
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Quick revision
- c_rms ∝ √T
- c_rms ∝ 1/√M
- crms=√(3kT/m)
- crms=√(3RT/M)
- Temperature Effect: Kinetic theory gives: pV=(13)Nmc_rms² Ideal gas law gives: pV=NkT Equating: **(13)Nmc
- Molecular Mass Effect: c_rms ∝ 1/√M At the same temperature, lighter gas molecules have greater RMS speeds.
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Exam Focus
Exam Focus
Important points
- c_rms ∝ √T
- c_rms ∝ 1/√M
- crms=√(3kT/m)
- crms=√(3RT/M)
Important formulas
- c_rms ∝ √T
- c_rms ∝ 1/√M
- crms=√(3kT/m)
Common exam traps
- Do not put Celsius temperature directly into the formula.
- Do not use molar mass in grams per mole when SI calculation requires `kg/mol`.
Long question structure
Definition → key parts → example → exam caution
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes
- Mistake
Do not put Celsius temperature directly into the formula.
- Mistake
Do not use molar mass in grams per mole when SI calculation requires `kg/mol`.
- Mistake
Do not put Celsius temperature directly into the formula.
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c_rms ∝ √T
c_rms ∝ 1/√M
crms=√(3kT/m)
crms=√(3RT/M)
For an ideal gas, RMS molecular speed is related to absolute temperature and molecular mass by: crms = √(3kT/m) or for one mole using molar mass `M`: **
crms=√(3kT/m)
- Definition
- For an ideal gas, RMS molecular speed is related to absolute temperature and molecular mass by: crms = √(3kT/m) or for one mole using molar mass `M`: **
- Formula
- crms=√(3kT/m)
- Critical warning
- Do not put Celsius temperature directly into the formula.
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Define
Q1. Define Rms Speed of an Ideal Gas.
Explain
Q2. Explain: Temperature Effect.
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